“We are to put it mildly, in a mess, and there is a strong chance that we shall have exterminated ourselves by the end of the century. Our only consolation will be that as a species, we have had an exciting term of office.”
Book:The Naked Ape
Quote by Desmond Morris
Work
The Naked Ape
This seminal book delves into the unique characteristics of humans, comparing them to other primates and examining the evolutionary processes that have shaped our species. It offers insights into the origins of human behavior, social structures, and the development of culture. more
Author
Desmond Morris
Desmond Morris is a renowned British zoologist known for his research on human behavior. Born on January 24, 1928, he graduated from University College London and later became an animal behavior consultant at the London Zoo. Morris's work spans a wide range of fields, including animal behavior, anthropology, and human behavior, with his book 'The Human Animal' becoming a classic. more
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