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Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; New edition edition (14 Sep 1996)
Language English
ISBN-10: 047115959X
ISBN-13: 978-0471159599
Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.6 x 2.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 371,855 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Kanzi offers any number of crucial insights into the workings of the mind."––The New York Times Book Review

The remarkable story of the "talking" ape who is proving animals can think

Though he cannot physically speak, Kanzi understands an impressive amount of spoken English and communicates by punching symbols on a special keyboard. This book tells Kanzi′s incredible story and explores its intriguing ramifications.

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.

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The remarkable story of a "talking" chimp, a leading scientist, and the profound insights they have uncovered about our species

He has been featured in cover stories in Time, Newsweek, and National Geographic, and has been the subject of a "NOVA" documentary. He is directly responsible for discoveries that have forced the scientific community to recast its thinking about the nature of the mind and the origins of language. He is Kanzi, an extraordinary bonobo chimpanzee who has overturned the idea that symbolic language is unique to our species. This is the moving story of how Kanzi learned to converse with humans and the profound lessons he has taught us about our animal cousins, and ourselves.

". . . The underlying thesis is informative and well argued . . . Savage–Rumbaugh′s results are impressive." — The Washington Post

"This popular, absorbing, and controversial account is recommended." — Library Journal

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5.0 out of 5 stars A "have to read" for developmental psychologists., 16 Mar 1999

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This is the story of how serendipity can have just as much impact on scientific research as careful experimentation. It is also a damning critique of the professional jealousies that can come between scientists when precious theories look like being confounded by later research. It is also a heartwarming story of the relationship that developed between a research animal and its keeper. Rival theorists like Chomsky have tried to rubbish Sue Savage-Rumbaugh's work, because it clearly presents difficulties for the Chomskian idea that language acquisition is unique to the human race Read this controversial and groundbreaking book for yourself, and make up your own mind on the evidence presented. You'll never look at apes inthe same light again. The book is one of those great rarities, a book that is scientific, but still a good read for the intelligent layman.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story of an amazing ape, 28 Oct 2003

By	Freddie Valentine "lordfreddievalentine" (Berkshire) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This fascinating book tells the story of an amazing bonobo chimp who via communication with a large set of symbols proves that chimps have feelings just like humans and are far more intelligent than previously thought.
Would like to see a volume next collecting the memoirs of Mr Shifter of PG Tipps fame.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, 26 May 2001

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This review is from: Kanzi: The Ape at the Brink of the Human Mind (Hardcover)

First of all, I think the title of this book can be misleading to some- the book isn't solely about Kanzi, but then again could you expect it to? It certainly makes you think twice, and gives good thought to how we acquired language, and what may go on in the minds of non-human primates. I was a touch disappointed that there wasn't more on Kanzi himself, as I bought this book as a result of watching a National Geographic special, but there are other thought provoking issues included. A highly recommended book.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not an exciting read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding glimpse into the mind of our closest relative.
This wonderful book by Sue Savage-Rumbaugh and Roger Lewin forces the reader to reevaluate what it means to be human. Read more

Published on 15 Jul 1996

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