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In *The Illustrated Naked Ape*, Desmond Morris applies the language of zoology to examine the quotidian and extraordinary aspects of human life—sexuality, learning, conflict, and the quest for comfort. With a blend of science and humor, he argues that, despite our cultures, we are fundamentally primates. Morris, a renowned comparative psychologist, draws on decades of research to illustrate how instinctual patterns shape our behavior, revealing both the continuity and the quirks that distinguish us from other animals. His observations invite readers to reconsider familiar actions through an evolutionary lens, sparking reflection on how much of what we call humanity is really evolutionary heritage.
First publish date: 1772
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Desmond Morris
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