The Human Animal
What's it about
Ever wonder why you shake hands, blush, or feel an urge to dominate a conversation? What if these aren't just social habits, but ancient animal instincts hardwired into your DNA? Discover the hidden animal behaviors that secretly run your modern life. Zoologist Desmond Morris reveals the primal roots of our most common actions, from our mating rituals and power plays to our social hierarchies. You'll learn to see yourself and others not just as people, but as the fascinating, complex "human animals" we truly are.
Meet the author
Desmond Morris is a world-renowned zoologist and ethologist, celebrated for applying his profound understanding of animal behavior to the human species with groundbreaking insight. His unique perspective was honed as the Curator of Mammals at the London Zoo, where his direct observations of animal life inspired him to turn his scientific lens on our own everyday actions. This dual expertise in both animal and human worlds allowed him to reveal the deep-seated biological roots of our complex social behaviors.
What's it about
Ever wonder why you shake hands, blush, or feel an urge to dominate a conversation? What if these aren't just social habits, but ancient animal instincts hardwired into your DNA? Discover the hidden animal behaviors that secretly run your modern life. Zoologist Desmond Morris reveals the primal roots of our most common actions, from our mating rituals and power plays to our social hierarchies. You'll learn to see yourself and others not just as people, but as the fascinating, complex "human animals" we truly are.
Meet the author
Desmond Morris is a world-renowned zoologist and ethologist, celebrated for applying his profound understanding of animal behavior to the human species with groundbreaking insight. His unique perspective was honed as the Curator of Mammals at the London Zoo, where his direct observations of animal life inspired him to turn his scientific lens on our own everyday actions. This dual expertise in both animal and human worlds allowed him to reveal the deep-seated biological roots of our complex social behaviors.
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