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The Human Zoo

Pages
256
Published
1969
Language
English

Synopsis

Desmond Morris offers a fascinating look at urban life, comparing the behavior of city dwellers to that of animals in a zoo. He examines the pressures and stresses of modern living and how they affect human aggression, sexuality, and parental instincts. This study provides a unique perspective on the human condition in densely populated environments.

About the author

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Desmond Morris

Desmond John Morris is an English zoologist, ethologist and surrealist painter, as well as a popular author in human sociobiology. He is known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape, and for his television programmes such as Zoo Time.