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Book Review of The Human Zoo

The Human Zoo
The Human Zoo
Author: Desmond Morris
Genre: Science & Math
Book Type: Hardcover
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Quite an interesting dissection of modern man and his self created concrete prison. Even though this is quite dated, Mr. Morris has many fascinating observations and interesting viewpoints on man and the world around us that are still relevant today. I have to say I particularly enjoy his sense of detachment, if there is one thing I can't stand in a nonfiction author, its personal bias. With behavioral studies especially being a somewhat loose science, it's wonderful to have a clinical perspective, and even though this book is composed mainly of his own personal theories and thoughts it's presented logically with no ego attached.