{"product_id":"chasing-after-chimpanzees-book-william-c-mcgrew-9781861515827","title":"Chasing after Chimpanzees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA fascinating memoir from one of the world's leading \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eprimatologists\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, tracing a lifetime spent studying, living with, and learning from wild chimpanzees.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the jungles of Africa to the laboratories of Oxford, \u003cb\u003eWilliam McGrew\u003c\/b\u003e recounts his extraordinary journey following \u003cb\u003echimpanzees\u003c\/b\u003e across continents and cultures. With warmth, insight, and humor, he shares stories of fieldwork challenges, breakthrough discoveries, and unforgettable encounters with both apes and the humans who study them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich with adventure and science, \u003ci\u003eChasing After Chimpanzees\u003c\/i\u003e is a window into the pioneering world of \u003cb\u003eprimate research\u003c\/b\u003e, ideal for readers fascinated by \u003cb\u003eanimal behavior\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ewildlife conservation\u003c\/b\u003e, and the deep evolutionary ties between humans and apes.\u003c\/p\u003e⭐ Perfect for fans of \u003cb\u003eFrans de Waal\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJane Goodall\u003c\/b\u003e, and memoirs blending science and storytelling\u003cbr\u003e⭐ A compelling read for \u003cb\u003eanimal lovers\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ewildlife enthusiasts\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebiology students\u003c\/b\u003e, and anyone curious about the natural world \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll proceeds will go to organisations that rescue and care for chimpanzees. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the world's foremost primatologists, who sought adventures in Africa to follow chimpanzees in the wild, offers glimpses of his life. Funny, warm, unexpected.\u003cbr\u003eFrans de Waal, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eauthor of Mama's Last Hug\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChasing after chimpanzees can be hilarious... McGrew came to be the world's expert on the richness and diversity of chimpanzee cultures as well as a commentator on the comedic aspects of the lives of those who study them.\u003cbr\u003eSarah Blaffer Hrdy, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eauthor of Mothers and Others\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRenowned primatologist William McGrew has written a lovely memoir, a series of vignettes about key moments in his life and career. A heartfelt glimpse into one scientist's fascinating life, and a thoroughly enjoyable read.\u003cbr\u003eCraig Stanford, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e author of\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe New Chimpanzee\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCover Picture: Observational learning: chimpanzee mother performs hygienic operation on her foot, removing a sub-dermal sand flea, watched closely by her daughter, Mahale, 2007. (Photo by Agumi Inaba)","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49538935259409,"sku":"GOR013692518","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49742496629009,"sku":"NGR9781861515827","price":19.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52755872350481,"sku":"NIN9781861515827","price":12.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1861515820.jpg?v=1751186122","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/chasing-after-chimpanzees-book-william-c-mcgrew-9781861515827","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}