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Desmond Morris explains the ways in which the behavior patterns of modern, urban man resemble those of wild animals caged in a zoo

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9780070431768 | McGraw-Hill, June 1, 1969, cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Correlates the abnormal behavior of the confined animal with that of a city dweller and shows the city as a human zoo which could offer protection or perdition

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9780440339137 | Reissue edition (Dell Pub Co, February 1, 1981), cover price $2.25 | About this edition: Desmond Morris explains the ways in which the behavior patterns of modern, urban man resemble those of wild animals caged in a zoo
9780385284363, titled "Human Zoo" | Delacorte Pr, June 1, 1960, cover price $2.25 | About this edition: Desmond Morris explains the ways in which the behavior patterns of modern, urban man resemble those of wild animals caged in a zoo

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A catalogue of human actions, postures, gestures, facial expressions, clothing, and adornments includes explanations of their underlying causes and meanings

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9780810921849 | Harry N Abrams Inc, April 1, 1979, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: A catalogue of human actions, postures, gestures, facial expressions, clothing, and adornments includes explanations of their underlying causes and meanings

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Examining the gesture repertoire found in twenty-five countries, this study of conscious body language interprets the actions, postures, movements, and expressions of people engaged in conversation

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9780812826074 | Stein & Day Pub, June 1, 1979, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Examining the gesture repertoire found in twenty-five countries, this study of conscious body language interprets the actions, postures, movements, and expressions of people engaged in conversation

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9780812860542 | Stein & Day Pub, December 1, 1980, cover price $7.95 | About this edition: Examining the gesture repertoire found in twenty-five countries, this study of conscious body language interprets the actions, postures, movements, and expressions of people engaged in conversation

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9780224019354 | Jonathan Cape, October 1, 1981, cover price $29.95

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A comparative chronology of one hundred years of human life outlines the social and physical changes that accompany aging and profiles the achievements and misfortunes of historical figures at each age

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9780517475195 | Random House Value Pub, May 1, 1986, cover price $3.99 | also contains Is There an End of Ideologies?: Exploring Constructs of Ideology and Discourse in Marxist and Post-marxist Theories
9780670109487 | Viking Pr, March 1, 1984, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: A comparative chronology of one hundred years of human life outlines the social and physical changes that accompany aging and profiles the achievements and misfortunes of historical figures at each age

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The trained zoologist answers fundamental and fascinating questions about man's best friend. By the author of Catwatching, Animalwatching, Babywatching, and Catlore. Reprint. 50,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

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9781850892151 | Large print edition (Isis Large Print Books, February 1, 1988), cover price $18.95 | About this edition: Answers a host of common and uncommon questions about dogs and explains the enormous diversity of physical forms and behavior patterns of dogs throughout the world
9780517565193 | Dilithium Pr, June 1, 1987, cover price $13.00 | About this edition: Answers a host of common and uncommon questions about dogs and explains the enormous diversity of physical forms and behavior patterns of dogs throughout the world

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9780517880555 | Reprint edition (Three Rivers Pr, May 1, 1993), cover price $10.00 | About this edition: Answers a host of common and uncommon questions about dogs and explains the enormous diversity of physical forms and behavior patterns of dogs throughout the world

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The trained zoologist discusses almost everything readers want to know about cats, including why cats purr and the origin of the expression, 'it's raining cats and dogs.' Reprint. 75,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

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9781850892205 | Large print edition (Isis Large Print Books, November 1, 1987), cover price $17.95 | About this edition: The personality of the cat is a fascinating mixture of affection, domesticity and active independence.
9780517565186 | Crown Pub, June 1, 1987, cover price $13.00

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9780517880531 | Reprint edition (Crown Pub, May 1, 1993), cover price $9.95 | About this edition: The zoologist discusses almost everything readers want to know about cats, including why cats purr and the origin of the expression 'it's raining cats and dogs'

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The author reveals how human beings have consciously and unconsciously manipulated and displayed the parts of their bodies and shows, through over 450 illustrations, how outward differences merely disguise a shared humanity

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9780517558140 | Outlet, November 1, 1987, cover price $9.99 | About this edition: The author reveals how human beings have consciously and unconsciously manipulated and displayed the parts of their bodies and shows, through over 450 illustrations, how outward differences merely disguise a shared humanity

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Product Description: "Desmond Morris has a world-wide public image as broadcaster and zoologist and as the author of popular books on human behaviour. It is not so well known that in private he is also a committed Surrealist painter. He has been active as an artist for over thirty years, and held his first London exhibition, with Joan Miro, as long ago as 1950...read more

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9780714824482 | Harpercollins, November 1, 1987, cover price $29.95 | About this edition: "Desmond Morris has a world-wide public image as broadcaster and zoologist and as the author of popular books on human behaviour.

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Product Description: When The Naked Ape was published in 1967 a new phrase entered the English language and many other languages besides. Desmond Morris's unique treatment of homo sapiens caught the imagination of the public and the media in an extraordinary way...read more

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9780517563205, titled "The Illustrated Naked Ape: A Zoologist's Study of the Human Animal" | Revised edition (Crown Pub, February 1, 1988), cover price $1.99 | About this edition: When The Naked Ape was published in 1967 a new phrase entered the English language and many other languages besides.

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Examines the presence and significance of tribal behavior in both 'primitive' and 'civilized' cultures, exploring tribalism in sex and courtship, aggression and war, sports, and many other facets of society

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9780879053369 | Gibbs Smith, December 1, 1988, cover price $15.98 | About this edition: Examines the presence and significance of tribal behavior in both 'primitive' and 'civilized' cultures, exploring tribalism in sex and courtship, aggression and war, sports, and many other facets of society

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9781850893554 | Large print edition (Isis Large Print Books, August 1, 1990), cover price $15.95

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Describes in close detail the ingenious evolutionary strategies for survival and fascinating behaviors of all sorts of animals from reptiles who lose their tails to save themselves, to fish who change their sex

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9780517578599 | Random House Inc, October 1, 1990, cover price $35.00 | About this edition: Describes in close detail the ingenious evolutionary strategies for survival and fascinating behaviors of all sorts of animals from reptiles who lose their tails to save themselves, to fish who change their sex

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Examines the past and present relationship between animals and humans, and discusses such issues as the morality of zoos and circuses, the proper treatment of domestic animals, and modern farming techniques

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9780446393232 | Grand Central Pub, December 1, 1991, cover price $9.99 | About this edition: Examines the past and present relationship between animals and humans, and discusses such issues as the morality of zoos and circuses, the proper treatment of domestic animals, and modern farming techniques

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Describes in close detail the ingenious evolutionary strategies for survival and fascinating behaviors of all sorts of animals from reptiles who lose their tails to save themselves, to fish who change their sex

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9780517083383 | Crown Pub, May 1, 1992, cover price $17.99 | About this edition: Describes in close detail the ingenious evolutionary strategies for survival and fascinating behaviors of all sorts of animals from reptiles who lose their tails to save themselves, to fish who change their sex

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Product Description: A book of information, advice and anecdote compiled by the Battersea Dogs Home and based on 130 years of practical experience in rescuing and caring for dogs.

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9780715300718 | David & Charles, September 1, 1992, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: A book of information, advice and anecdote compiled by the Battersea Dogs Home and based on 130 years of practical experience in rescuing and caring for dogs.

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Product Description: "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...read more

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9780440362661 | Reissue edition (Dell Pub Co, June 1, 1993), cover price $6.50 | About this edition: "A startling view of man, stripped of the facade we try so hard to hide behind.

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The acclaimed author of The Naked Ape brings his unique style to this discussion of wild animals--from the armadillo to the zebra--many of them endangered species.

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9780670851843 | Viking Pr, October 1, 1993, cover price $22.50 | About this edition: Discusses a variety of wild mammals--from the armadillo to the zebra--many of them endangered species, describes their behavior, and suggests reason why they have developed the way they have

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The companion to a six-part Discovery channel series reassesses human behavior in terms of our genetic heritage, providing a fascinating glimpse inside the world of evolutionary psychology that reveals why humans are the way they are. TV tie-in. 25,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.

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9780517700907 | Crown Pub, January 1, 1995, cover price $25.00 | About this edition: Reassesses human behavior in terms of our genetic heritage, providing a glimpse inside the world of evolutionary psychology that reveals why humans are the way they are
9780563370215 | Bbc Pubns, June 1, 1994, cover price $42.01 | also contains Divine Misdemeanors | About this edition: Everything we do has an inborn, genetic basis, and all our activities show similarities to those of other species.

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Product Description: The personality of the cat is a fascinating mixture of affection, domesticity and active independence. You may think you know your cat as he purrs in your lap, but come across your pet in the street on a dark night and you might think that Bagpuss suffers from a dual personality...read more

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9780517120651 | Crescent Books, December 1, 1994, cover price $19.99 | About this edition: The personality of the cat is a fascinating mixture of affection, domesticity and active independence.

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The author of Catwatching illustrates, describes, and explains six hundred common human gestures and examines how similar gestures mean different things in various cultures. Original. 30,000 first printing.

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9780517883556 | Crown Pub, March 1, 1995, cover price $14.00 | About this edition: Illustrates, describes, and explains six hundred common human gestures and examines how similar gestures mean different things in various cultures

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An illustrated edition of a popular baby care guide addresses the most common questions about the first twelve months of life including 'Do babies dream?' 'Why do babies have large pupils?' and 'How strong are they?'

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9780517141922 | Crescent Books, September 1, 1995, cover price $19.99 | About this edition: An illustrated edition of a popular baby care guide addresses the most common questions about the first twelve months of life including 'Do babies dream?

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