Next of Kin - (Living Planet Book) by Roger Fouts (Paperback)

This book is a groundbreaking work of interspecies communication that will change forever the way we view our biological and spiritual next of kin.

For 30 years, Roger Fouts has pioneered communication with chimpanzees through sign language, beginning with a mischievous baby chimp named Washoe.

The author's odyssey from novice researcher to celebrity scientist to impassioned crusader for the rights of animals is alternately hilarious and heartbreaking, and will leave readers with a profound appreciation of what chimpanzees can teach us about ourselves.

As an outspoken opponent of biomedical experimentation on chimpanzees, Fouts' journey is also a stirring tale of friendship, courage, and compassion.

Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a voyage of scientific discovery and interspecies communication that will leave you forever changed.