Primate Ecology and Conservation: A Handbook of Techniques, Eleanor Sterling, Nora Bynum, Mary Blair (Eds.). Oxford University Press (2013). 425 pp., Paperback $63.00, ISBN: 978019965945-6 (original) (raw)

Primate Ecology and Conservation: A Handbook of Techniques offers a comprehensive compilation of methodologies for practitioners involved in primate research and conservation. The volume, edited by Eleanor Sterling, Nora Bynum, and Mary Blair, includes 19 chapters covering a spectrum of essential techniques, from traditional field methods to modern technologies, emphasizing the interconnection between ecology and conservation efforts. The book serves as a vital resource for students and researchers, underscoring the importance of ethical considerations in conducting fieldwork and the necessity of interdisciplinary approaches in conservation practices.