Die Sprache der Affen (The Speech Of Monkeys) (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book explores the rich history of non-human animal languages, particularly within the primate species. The author, a devoted student of animal sounds, worked to transcribe and understand the language of primates, including capuchin monkeys. Through the extensive use of a phonograph to record monkey vocalizations, the author translates the meaning of dozens of different sounds, which vary between species and individuals. The author argues that these vocalizations demonstrate a sophisticated level of communication, even revealing that capuchin monkeys have some understanding of basic counting and may possess a primitive sense of humor and music. The author's work challenges us to reconsider our traditional understanding of language and communication and sheds light on the evolutionary roots of human language and cognition. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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