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Love at Goon Park

2002360 pagesHachette Book Group

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This biography explores the groundbreaking and controversial work of psychologist Harry Harlow, focusing on his studies of primate behavior and attachment. Blum examines how Harlow's research, conducted at the University of Wisconsin Primate Laboratory, challenged existing theories of child development and love. The book delves into the ethical considerations of his experiments while highlighting their lasting impact on our understanding of social bonds.

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Deborah Blum is the author of Love at Goon Park, a fascinating look at primate intelligence. She writes engaging non-fiction that makes complex science accessible.

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Harry HarlowProtagonist
Deborah BlumSupporting

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