Almost human
Shirley C. Strum
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Almost human
Published
September 15, 2001
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Pages
323
ISBN-13
9780226777566
ISBN-10
0226777561
Description
"Almost Human chronicles thirty years of Shirley Strum's fieldwork with a troop of olive baboons nicknamed the Pumphouse Gang. From the first paragraph, the reader is drawn along with Strum into the world of the baboons, learning about the tragedies and triumphs of their daily lives - and of her own voyage of courageous scientific discovery.". "In the same way that Jane Goodall's pioneering study of chimpanzees revealed their likeness to humans, Strum's work shows how, contrary to the popular image and the scientific evidence of the time, the more distantly related baboons are just as socially savvy. Almost Human includes her groundbreaking discovery that social finesse, rather than male dominance and aggression, plays a crucial role in baboon society, and Strum relates the drama of a daring translocation experiment with the Pumphouse Gang that ultimately ensured their survival when their habitat was threatened by destruction.". "This edition includes a new introduction that places Strum's research in the context of the current global conservation crisis and an epilogue that tells us what has happened to the Pumphouse Gang since the book was first published."--BOOK JACKET.
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How many pages are in Almost human?
This edition of Almost human has approximately 323 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Almost human?
For most readers, Almost human typically takes between 6h 44m and 4h 29m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 23m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,750 words
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What is the word count of Almost human?
The estimated word count for Almost human is approximately 80,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Almost human?
Almost human was written by Shirley C. Strum.
When was Almost human published?
The publication date for this specific edition is September 15, 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.