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A primate's memoir
Book • 2001
In 'A Primate's Memoir', Robert M. Sapolsky recounts his years spent studying a troop of baboons in Kenya.
The book combines scientific observations of the baboons' social behaviors, stress levels, and health with personal anecdotes about Sapolsky's cultural awakening and adventures in Africa.
Sapolsky describes his interactions with the local Masai tribe, his experiences during political unrest, and the emotional impact of a tuberculosis outbreak among the baboons.
The book is a blend of humor, science, and personal growth, offering insights into both primate society and human culture.
The book combines scientific observations of the baboons' social behaviors, stress levels, and health with personal anecdotes about Sapolsky's cultural awakening and adventures in Africa.
Sapolsky describes his interactions with the local Masai tribe, his experiences during political unrest, and the emotional impact of a tuberculosis outbreak among the baboons.
The book is a blend of humor, science, and personal growth, offering insights into both primate society and human culture.
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