"All books by Frans de Waal"
The Bonobo and the Atheist: In Search of Humanism Among the Primates
Hardback, 2013
In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist Frans de Waal argues that human morality is not imposed from above but instead comes from within. Moral...
The Bonobo and the Atheist: In Search of Humanism Among the Primates
Paperback, 2014
In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist Frans de Waal argues that human morality is not imposed from above but instead comes from within. Moral...
Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?
Hardback, 2016
A New York Times Bestseller
From world-renowned biologist and primatologist Frans de Waal, a groundbreaking work on animal intelligence destined to become a classic.
Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?
Paperback, 2017
A New York Times bestseller: "A passionate and convincing case for the sophistication of nonhuman minds." —Alison Gopnik, The Atlantic
Mama's Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves
Hardback, 2019
A New York Times Bestseller and winner of the PEN / E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award
Primatologist Frans de Waal explores the fascinating world of animal and human emotions.
Mama's Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves
Paperback, 2020
A New York Times Bestseller and winner of the PEN / E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award
"Game-changing." —Sy Montgomery, New York Times Book Review