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Charles Darwin as primatologist: a literature guide

J Loy1

  • 1Department of Sociology and anthroplogy, Universityof Rhode Island, Kingston 02881, USA.

American Journal of Primatology
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Charles Darwin extensively referenced nonhuman primates in his evolutionary research. This paper compiles a comprehensive, indexed list of his primate observations to aid primatologists.

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Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Primatology

Context:

  • Charles Darwin's seminal works, including 'The Descent of Man' (1871) and 'The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals' (1872), contain significant discussions on nonhuman primates.
  • Darwin's insights on primates are also dispersed across his private notebooks, correspondence, and less prominent publications, underscoring their consistent importance in his scientific thinking.

Purpose:

  • To provide a consolidated and meticulously indexed compilation of Charles Darwin's statements concerning nonhuman primates.
  • To serve as a valuable research tool for contemporary primatologists and evolutionary scientists.

Summary:

  • This paper systematically lists and categorizes all known references to nonhuman primates made by Charles Darwin.
  • The compilation is organized by specific primate types and thematic topics, facilitating easy access to Darwin's comparative observations.
  • It draws from Darwin's major published works as well as his extensive unpublished materials.

Impact:

  • Enhances accessibility to Darwin's foundational contributions to primatology and evolutionary theory.
  • Supports ongoing research in comparative psychology, evolutionary anthropology, and primate behavior studies.
  • Offers a unique resource for understanding the historical development of evolutionary thought regarding primate relationships.

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