1st Edition

Developing a Social Psychology of Monkeys and Apes

By John Chadwick-Jones Copyright 1998
196 Pages
by Routledge

196 Pages
by Routledge

196 Pages
by Routledge

Originally published in 1998, the aim of Developing a Social Psychology of Monkeys and Apes was to draw attention to the exciting progress of studies of the social psychology of monkeys and apes happening at the time. It is written with a clear style which should invite interest from a wide range of social scientists. The relatedness of humans and non-human primates that was usually considered in... Read more

Acknowledgements.  1. Introduction: Social Psychology and Primates  2. Intentionality, Deception, and Social Intelligence  3. Primate Communication and Social Psychology  4. Facial Expressions  5. Gestures, Postures, and Touch  6. Vocal Signals: Apes  7. Vocal Signals: Monkeys  8. Tactics and Social Devices  9. Social Exchange and Grooming Partnerships  10. Sexuality in Monkeys and Apes  11. Dominance and Social Relationships  12. Conclusions: Primate Studies and Social Psychology.  Appendix 1 – Primate Species and Their Social Structures: Lesser and Great Apes, Old World Monkeys, and New World Monkeys.  Appendix 2 – The Order: Primates.  References.  Author Index.  Subject Index

Biography

John Chadwick-Jones is a leading exponent of field research in social psychology, and has carried out long-term observational studies, both of humans and of nonhuman primates. Some of his research observation of rhesus monkeys was done in the Medical Research Council Unit on Development and Integration of Behaviour at the University of Cambridge.  A graduate of the University of Oxford, Professor Chadwick-Jones received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy for post-graduate studies of social interaction and attitude formation. He was awarded  the degree of Doctor of Science for the excellence of his published research.  He is a member of Clare Hall College, University of Cambridge