Primate Studies

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Primate studies are pursued for two purposes--to increase our knowledge of primates as such, and to increase our knowledge of ourselves as we derive information from primate studies that are applicable to human communities. Such studies are seen as valid because of the similarities humans have with other primates.

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"INTRODUCTION
Primate studies are pursued for two purposes--to increase our knowledge of primates as such, and to increase our knowledge of ourselves as we derive information from primate studies that are applicable to human communities. Such studies are seen as valid because of the similarities humans have with other primates. In addition, many primate studies are used to develop ideas about how primitive human communities behaved and evolved, with researchers extrapolating from what they see among primate populations today to develop ideas about primitive human societies early in human history.

PRIMATE STUDIES
Different biological theorists have answered questions raised about human ..."

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