Desmond Morris

Desmond Morris

Desmond Morris (b. 1928) is a British zoologist, ethologist, and author known for his pioneering work on human and animal behavior. Born in Wiltshire, England, he gained international fame with his groundbreaking book The Naked Ape (1967), which examines human behavior through the lens of biology and evolution.

A prolific writer and researcher, Morris has published numerous works on topics ranging from animal communication to human body language. His engaging style and interdisciplinary approach have made complex scientific ideas accessible to a broad audience, cementing his reputation as a leading figure in popular science.

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  • 1928
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    The Naked Ape

    What if your “civilized” life is just a thin veil over primal instincts you can’t escape? In this provocative zoological odyssey, Desmond Morris strips humanity bare, revealing how evolutionary quirks—like hairless skin, oversized brains, and erotic earlobes—shape everything from love to war. But as he dissects monogamy’s origins in hunter-gatherer survival and breasts as sexual signals, a chilling question emerges: Are we masters of our destiny… or puppets of a DNA script written on the savannah?

    • Originally Published: 1967
    • Publisher : Vintage, 2005
    • Genre: Sociology
    • Pages: 192
    • Book Type: Hardcopy
    • ISBN-13: 978-0099482017
    • Access: Members