About “The Human Zoo”
The book examines the human species under the stresses and pressures of urban living, focusing on the city dweller. It draws comparisons between human behavior and that of captive zoo animals, particularly in terms of aggressive, sexual, and parental behaviors.
Praise for “The Human Zoo”
“Ambitious…compelling…concerned with the tension between our biology and our culture…in power, sex, status, and war games.”
“Morris helps us take a new look at ourselves, not against the backdrop of our accepted culture, but against the wider vistas of our biological heritage.”
Book details
- Published
- 1969
- Latest edition
- 1969 · ISBN 9781568361048
- ISBN
- 9781568361048
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Human Zoo?
The Human Zoo by Desmond Morris has 272 pages.
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