Field and Laboratory Methods in Primatology by Joanna M Setchell

Field and Laboratory Methods in Primatology by Joanna M Setchell

Featuring contributions from a range of experts, the second edition of this guide to research on wild primates covers the latest advances in the field, including new information on field experiments and measuring behaviour. It provides essential advice on the technical and practical aspects of both field and laboratory methods.

'This is an exceptional and invaluable book for both teaching field and laboratory techniques and for practical use by professional primatologists and behavioral-ecologists, generallyI have used the first edition with great success in methodology courses. This new edition has been updated to include the latest advances in the field and has added materials on field experiments and on measuring behavior. A truly indispensable resource.' Robert W. Sussman, Washington University
'Given the rapid theoretical and technical advances that have occurred in primate field studies, Setchell and Curtis should be required reading for undergraduates seeking to gain experience in observing primates in wild or captive settings, graduates conducting field research, as well as more senior researchers considering the benefits of using new methodologies and approaches to the study of nonhuman primate behavior, ecology, physiology, genetics, and biology. It's the most practical, complete and comprehensive primer available for field researchers. I recommend it highly. The volume is unique in addressing both the 'how to' and 'why' issues in field primatology. It offers a well-written, practical guide for assessing the benefits of using new methodological approaches in field research. Since I intend to take it with me to the field, my only suggestion for improvement is to encourage the publishers to print the volume on waterproof paper!' Paul A. Garber, University of Illinois
'… a very important resource and a really useful tool …' Mammalia

Joanna M. Setchell is Senior Lecturer in Evolutionary Anthropology at Durham University, and Director of the MSc in Evolutionary Anthropology. Her research integrates behaviour, morphology and demographic studies with genetics and endocrinology to address questions relating to reproductive strategies, life history and sexual selection in primates. Deborah J. Curtis is Honorary Research Associate in the Department of Anthropology and Geography at Oxford Brookes University. Her interests focus on lemur biology and she has conducted research on functional anatomy, behaviour and ecology, reproductive endocrinology, food chemistry, activity patterns and genetics. She also works as a scientific and medical translator.

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ISBN 13	9780521194099
ISBN 10	0521194091
Title	Field and Laboratory Methods in Primatology
Author	Joanna M Setchell
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	2011-02-03
Number of pages	456
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