Drawing on extensive observations of wild chimpanzees' behavior and social dynamics, Craig Stanford portrays a complex and more humanlike ape than the chimps Jane Goodall popularized more than a half century ago-one that plots political coups, strategizes for resources, and passes on cultural traditions to younger generations.

Drawing on extensive observations of wild chimpanzees¿ behavior and social dynamics, Craig Stanford portrays a complex and more humanlike ape than the chimps Jane Goodall popularized more than a half century agöone that plots political coups, strategizes for resources, and passes on cultural traditions to younger generations.