A Primate's Memoir: A Neuroscientist's Unconventional Life Among the Baboons

Name: A Primate's Memoir: A Neuroscientist's Unconventional Life Among the Baboons
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Book Synopsis: In the tradition of Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, Robert Sapolsky, a foremost science writer and recipient of a MacArthur Genius Grant, tells the mesmerizing story of his twenty-one years in remote Kenya with a troop of savanna baboons. "I had never planned to become a savanna baboon when I grew up; instead, I had always assumed I would become a mountain gorilla,” writes Robert Sapolsky in this witty and riveting chronicle of a scientist’s coming-of-age in Africa. An exhilarating account of Sapolsky’s twenty-one-year study of a troop of rambunctious baboons in Kenya, A Primate’s Memoir interweaves serious scientific observations with wry commentary about the challenges and pleasures of living in the wilds of the Serengeti—for man and beast alike. Over two decades, Sapolsky survives culinary atrocities, gunpoint encounters, and a surreal kidnapping, while witnessing the encroachment of the tourist mentality on Africa. As he conducts unprecedented physiological research on wild primates, he becomes enamored of his subjects—unique and compelling characters in their own right—and he returns to them summer after summer, until tragedy finally prevents him. By turns hilarious and poignant, A Primate’s Memoir is a magnum opus from one of our foremost science writers.

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Discover the fascinating world of primates with "A Primate's Memoir: A Neuroscientist's Unconventional Life Among the Baboons." Follow Robert Sapolsky's captivating journey in remote Kenya as he studies a troop of savanna baboons for twenty-one years. With insights similar to Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, Sapolsky provides a riveting account that will leave you spellbound.

Through humor and scientific depth, Sapolsky intertwines his personal experiences in the African wilderness with groundbreaking research on wild primates. His witty commentary and unique storytelling style make "A Primate's Memoir" not just a book about science but also an adventure filled with intrigue, culinary adventures, and encounters that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Join Sapolsky as he navigates the challenges and delights of living among baboons in the Serengeti, painting a vivid picture of life in the wild through his vivid prose. Whether you're a science enthusiast or simply a lover of captivating tales, this book is a must-read that will transport you to the heart of Africa's untamed beauty.

Immerse yourself in the world of wild primates and experience the magic of "A Primate's Memoir" today. Be captivated by Sapolsky's storytelling prowess and gain a deeper understanding of our closest animal relatives in their natural habitat. Take a journey like no other and order your copy now! Order Your Copy Now!

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