> I have decided that I want to talk about language for our biology > department's Darwin-fest next year and I wonder if any of you have > suggestions for good reading on the topic, especially among comparative > psychologists.
At any rate, any > suggestions from you all would be greatly appreciated. > Thanks in advance, > Carol ____________________________________________ Would highly recommend "Next of Kin" by Roger Fouts. He was the graduate assistant for the Gardiners who followed through on teaching Washoe sign language. He has turned his work with chimps into a life-long project and, in addition to collecting fascinating data on chimps' language and cognitive abilities, he also provides a provocative perspective on the issue of animal rights. Very sorry to hear the concerns about Koko but clearly we need to learn what is and what is not reality. Washoe IS NOT A FRAUD in any sense of the word, as those who expose themselves to the research with chimps and the use of sign language will learn. Joan Joan Warmbold Boggs [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
