The Naked Ape & The Human Zoo
The Naked Ape & The Human Zoo
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Condition Notes: Covers show minor shelf wear. The Naked ape has a crease at the top and bottom corner of front cover. Bindings are firm and tight.
Binding: PaperbackLanguage: English
Publisher: Dell
These two groundbreaking works of popular science explore human beings through the lens of zoology, presenting us as animals first and foremost.
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The Naked Ape (1972 · 21st print): Morris examines humans as just another primate, stripping away cultural pretenses to analyze our biology, sexuality, parenting, aggression, and social structures. His bold comparisons between people and other animals challenged conventional thinking, sparking wide debate and making the book an international bestseller.
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The Human Zoo (1971 · 1st print): In this follow-up, Morris turns his attention to modern urban life. He argues that cities function like “human zoos,” where the stresses of overcrowding, artificial environments, and loss of natural outlets shape our behavior. He investigates everything from status competition and territorial instincts to rituals of courtship and violence, showing how ancient drives persist in the modern world.
Together, these books combine anthropology, psychology, and zoology in an accessible style, offering provocative insights into who we are and why we behave as we do.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
