Background
Strier, Karen Barbara was born on May 22, 1959 in Summit, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Murray Paul and Arlene Strier.
( The woolly spider monkey, or muriqui, is one of the mo...)
The woolly spider monkey, or muriqui, is one of the most threatened primate species in the world. Because of deforestation in their natural habitat—the Atlantic coastal forests of southeastern Brazil—the muriquis are confined to less than 3 percent of their original range. As of 1987, there were only a dozen forest fragments known to support a total muriqui population of about 500. As of 1998, at least 20 forests are known to support at least 1,000 muriquis. This book traces the natural history of the muriqui from its scientific discovery in 1806 to its current, highly endangered status. Karen Strier provides a case study of this scientifically important primate species by balancing field research and ecological issues. Through her accessible presentation, readers gain a broad understanding of primate behavior and tropical conservation.
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Strier, Karen Barbara was born on May 22, 1959 in Summit, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Murray Paul and Arlene Strier.
Bachelor, Swarthmore College, 1980. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1981. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1986.
Lecturer anthropology Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1986—1987. Assistant professor Beloit College, Wisconsin, 1987—1989, University Wisconsin, Madison, 1989—1992, associate professor, 1992—1995, professor, since 1995, department chair, 1994—1996. Panel member United States Department Education, Washington, 1989—1992.
( The woolly spider monkey, or muriqui, is one of the mo...)
Fellow: American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Anthropol. Association; member: National Academy of Sciences, American Academy Arts & Sciences, Animal Behavior Society, International Primatological Society, American Association Physical Anthropologists.