The Human Zoo
by Desmond Morris
Taste attributes: documentarypsychologicalanimalsslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearsocial commentarysolving the riddle/not as it seems
Boxlist takeRealistic and original: an unhurried non-fiction book, heavy rather than light. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.5 / 5
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About This Book
Morris looks closely at the human species under the stresses and pressures of urban living.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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- Author
- Desmond Morris
- Published
- 1969
- Pages
- 256
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- Open Library
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