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Desmond Morris
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"A startling view of man, stripped of the facade we try so hard to
hide behind." In view of man's awesome creativity and resourcefulness, we
may be inclined to regard him as descended from the angels, yet, in his
brilliant study, Desmond Morris reminds us that man is relative to the apes--is
in fact, the greatest primate of all. With knowledge gleaned from primate
ethnology, zoologist Morris examines sex, child-rearing, exploratory habits,
fighting, feeding, and much more to establish our surprising bonds to the animal
kingdom and add substance to the discussion that has provoked controversy and
debate the world over. Natural History Magazine praised The Naked Ape
as "stimulating . . . thought-provoking . . . [Morris] has introduced some
novel and challenging ideas and speculations."
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The Human Zoo : A Zoologist's Classic
Study of the Urban Animal (Kodansha Globe)
by Desmond Morris
Paperback Reprint edition
(April 1996)
Kodansha International;
ISBN: 1568361041 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.76 x 8.48 x 5.66
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This stunningly illustrated book provides new understanding of human
behavior based on our almost identical genetic heritage. However much we may
think we have evolved from our animal ancestors, Desmond Morris shows that our
instinct and behavior are still rooted in our animal past. 140 full-color and 10
black-and-white photographs. --This text refers to the Hardcover
edition.
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Intimate Behavior : A Zoologist's Classic
Study of Human Intimacy
by Desmond Morris
Paperback - 272 pages
Reprint edition (August 1997)
Kodansha International;
ISBN: 1568361637 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.70 x 8.38 x 5.68
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Human Sexes : A Natural History of Man and Woman
by Desmond Morris
Hardcover - 256 pages
1 Ed edition (February 1998)
Dunne Books; ISBN: 0312183119
; Dimensions (in inches): 0.90 x 10.00 x 7.73
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When it is threatened, the armadillo rolls up into a tight ball and
is protected by its armor. Humans have no such armor and often we feel vulnerable
as we go about our lives. We take special precautions daily to protect ourselves.
From insurance policies to burglar alarms and pepper spray, we do practical things
to feel secure. But they often fail to keep twinges of worry away. In over forty
years of traveling and studying the human species, Desmond Morris has noticed
that everywhere he has been, people always have some kind of lucky charm, protective
amulet or talisman. The form it takes varies from country to country and culture
to culture, but in each place the favorite charm is treated very seriously and
endowed with helpful, magical properties. Sometimes it is meant to protect its
owner form bad luck, sometimes its meant to bring good luck. Always there is a
fascinating history or symbolic background to the talisman. In Bodyguards, Desmond
Morris shares his life-long fascination with the universal human belief in the
power of charms and amulets to protect from evil and bring the bearer luck. Beautifully
illustrated throughout with full-color photographs of more than one hundred amulets
from his own collection, Bodyguards provides an account of the traditions and
mythology behind these amulets, charms, talismans, symbols and sayings, sharing
their fascinating history and stories explaining why they have become so popular.
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