The Human Zoo — First 1st American Edition, First 1st Printing [Hardcover] Morris, Desmond

Description

First American edition. Dust jacket has tears and wear. Cover has wear and a small tear near the spine. Binding is secure. Back of cover has name inscribed. Rest of pages are clean.

This well-worn copy of “The Human Zoo” by renowned zoologist and anthropologist Desmond Morris offers a fascinating glimpse into the groundbreaking work that helped popularize the study of human behavior through the lens of animal behavior. Published in 1969, just a few years after Morris’s influential works “The Naked Ape” and “Manwatching,” this provocative book examines the ways in which modern urban environments shape and constrain our innate human behaviors. With his trademark wit and keen observational skills, Morris draws insightful parallels between the behavior of humans in cities and the behavior of captive animals in zoos, exploring topics like territoriality, overcrowding, and the need for personal space. Despite its age and well-loved condition, this first American edition remains a seminal work in the field of human ethology and a captivating read for anyone interested in the intersection of anthropology, biology, and urban studies.