- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: MIT Press (31 Mar 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0262162539
- ISBN-13: 978-0262162531
- Product Dimensions: 32.7 x 25.4 x 2.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,287,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This abundantly illustrated look at orangutan life tells the story of one of the most fascinating members of the great ape family. In Orangutans, conservation biologist Junaidi Payne presents an informative and compelling description of the lives of orangutans, from their habitat and behavior to the complex intricacies of orangutan society, with discussions of such topics as the differences between wild and captive creatures and characteristics of age and sex. He provides information on orangutan conservation and rehabilitation as well, discussing threats to orangutan welfare and strategies for safeguarding orangutans in the future. Extraordinary color photographs by award-winning photographer Cede Prudente reveal little-seen aspects of orangutan life in the rainforest and showcase the breathtaking landscapes of Borneo and Sumatra. Orangutans also includes a map of orangutan distribution and information on where to see orangutans in the wild. Orangutan tours attract thousands of visitors each year. This stunning book offers a souvenir or a preview. Animal lovers, natural history students, fans of wildlife photography, and those interested in ecology and conservation will also find a place for Orangutans on their bookshelves or coffee tables.Junaidi Payne, a conservation biologist with World Wildlife Fund for Nature--Malaysia, is the author of Wild Malaysia and This is Borneo. Cede Prudente is a professional conservationist and photographer. His photograph of a swinging orangutan won the Best Still Photography Award at the 2007 Wildlife Asian Film Festival.
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Fred Newman, a founder of the Castillo Theatre and its Artistic Director, is one ofAmerica's foremost directors of the work of Heiner Mu..ller. He has directed The Mission(1998); Hamletmachine (1996, 2002); The Task (1992); Explosion of aMemory (Description of a Picture) (1992); An Obituary -- Heiner Mu. ller: AMan without a Behind (1997), an original theatre piece featuring writings by Mu..ller;and the North American premiere of Germania 3 Ghosts at Dead Man (2001). Hehas written more than 30 plays and musicals, and an anthology of his work, Still onthe Corner and Other Postmodern Political Plays by Fred Newman, was publishedin 1998 (Community Literacy Research Project). He is a partner in Five PointsProductions, and recently directed his first feature-length film, Nothing Really Happens(2002), based on his 1991 play, The Store: One Block East of Jerome.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Wimps out where it counts the most
21 Jun 2008
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This book has gorgeous photos that will make you fall in love with orangutans - the people of the forest. It also has very good explanations about the animal and forest characteristics. HOWEVER, the authors have missed a huge opportunity to move people to protect this endangered great ape. The book's conclusion is very disappointing, in that it pretty much lets the oil palm companies off the hook for their wanton destruction of the orangutan's rainforest. (Since this book promotes the WWF perspective, one has to wonder if some corporate "partnership" is involved here.)
If someone wants an accurate portrayal of this spectacular animal -- and the spectacular annihilation of its habitat -- I strongly recommend "Thinkers of the Jungle: The Orangutan Report" by Gerd Schuster, Willie Smits, and Jay Ullal. Be warned: "Thinkers" has some disturbing pictures of the cruelty being inflicted, to this day, on our close relatives. There is no corporate greenwash in this book.Thinkers of the Jungle
If someone wants an accurate portrayal of this spectacular animal -- and the spectacular annihilation of its habitat -- I strongly recommend "Thinkers of the Jungle: The Orangutan Report" by Gerd Schuster, Willie Smits, and Jay Ullal. Be warned: "Thinkers" has some disturbing pictures of the cruelty being inflicted, to this day, on our close relatives. There is no corporate greenwash in this book.Thinkers of the Jungle
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Great book and great buy!
28 Aug 2009
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I bought this book for my grad. student daughter who spent 9 months in Indonesia studying orangutans. It's a great book and a great bargain. Many of the book's wonderful photographs are similar to photos she emailed home. This book helped us "experience" her great adventure.
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