Primeval Kinship

Discover the fascinating insights of Bernard Chapais in his thought-provoking book, Primeval Kinship, published by Harvard University Press in 2010. Spanning 368 pages, this compelling work delves into the intricate connections between kinship and society among nonhuman primates, shedding light on how these relationships inform our understanding of human evolution.

Chapais draws on the foundational ideas of Claude Lévi-Strauss, arguing that the kinship structures observed in our closest relatives—chimpanzees and bonobos—offer crucial perspectives on the development of human kinship configurations. This book is essential for anyone interested in anthropology, evolutionary biology, or the social sciences, as it bridges the gap between primate behavior and human social structures.

Explore the evolutionary steps that have shaped our understanding of kinship and society with Primeval Kinship, a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts alike.