Kanzi: The Ape at the Brink of the Human Mind (Inscribed by Sue Savage-Rumbaugh)

Salvage-Rumbaugh, Sue; Lewin, Roger

ISBN 10: 0471585912 / ISBN 13: 9780471585916

Published by John Wiley & Sons, 1994

About this Item

A copy inscribed by researcher Sue Savage-Rumbaugh of this account of her work on language acquisition and communication with the famously capable bonobo ape, Kanzi. Inscribed by Sue Savage-Rumbaugh on the front end paper: "To x, with appreciation for all the encouragement you have given me and with gratitude for backing the apes all the way, Sue." 299 pages, illustrated. Second printing of the First Edition. Minimal sign of previous use.

Seller Inventory # 013067

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Kanzi: The Ape at the Brink of the Human Mind (Inscribed by Sue Savage-Rumbaugh)
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471585912
• ISBN 13: 9780471585916
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

The story of Kanzi, an ape who communicates by punching symbols on a keyboard and understands spoken English, shows how close he has come to the human mind and sheds new light on the mental capabilities of animals.

About the Author

SUE SAVAGE-RUMBAUGH (Decatur, Georgia) is one of the world's leading ape-language researchers.

ROGER LEWIN (Cambridge, Massachusetts) is the author of 12 books, including co-authorship of the best-selling Origins with Richard Leakey.