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The Human Zoo (Paperback)

by Desmond Morris (Author)

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Vintage; New edition edition (27 Oct 1994)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0099482118
ISBN-13: 978-0099482116
Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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This study concerns the city dweller. Morris finds remarkable similarities with captive zoo animals and looks closely at the aggressive, sexual and parental behaviour of the human species under the stresses and pressures of urban living.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly entertaining insight, 4 Oct 2000

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This book is vital for anyone who's ever wondered about modern man and our absurd behaviour. It is NOT a science book so don't be frightened of it - it's an often hilarious description of how we got ourselves into this awful mess (living in big cities, having wars and so on) with some really insightful and authoritative thinking thrown in. Unless you're an extreme creationist or an axe-grinding geneticist, you will love this book, whoever you are.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Morris is cool again!, 8 Dec 2004

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If any of you kids out there hadnt noticed, in the network premier of 'Bring it on' an american cheerleading film, the token intelligent/quirky guy is reading 'The Naked Ape' by Desmond Morris, and for those of you who have read that book, i heartily recommned this one. A continuation if you will, of many themes in his flagship book, it makes you question things you hadnt even noticed and you will undoubtably have several moments of 'of course, why didnt i think of that?'. Elaine Morgan is also a good read (Aquatic Ape Hypothesis) I read both while doing my psychology degree, and while they are written to be accessaable to everyone, they still have many good ideas, and written better, i might add, than many technical books which often have confusing jargon for the most simple of things.

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I bought this book because of my interest in the relations between humans and primates, to use in my undergraduate dissertation. Its easy to understand, and allows people to easily relate Morris's work to what they are doing. This book was a fantastic read, i was unable to put it down and at the end was left wanting more. This book can be read by anyone, and i particulary enjoyed reading some of the facinating facts to my family and friends.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating book, I recommend it for everyone
Excellently well written, this book gives us a picture of what we are doing here on Earth, and how we are connected to and we have evolved from the animal world. Read more

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3.0 out of 5 stars A neglected but thought provoking and revealing book of life
An excellent comparison of our lives and those of other 'animals' living in zoos. The author grasps the problem by the neck, evolved to be a hunter-gatherer we are trapped in a... Read more

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