Patterns Of Reproductive Behaviour
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
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From the zoologist who brought human behaviour under the microscope in The Naked Ape comes a rigorous and revelatory collection of scientific papers that turns its gaze on the animal kingdom's most fundamental drive: reproduction. Patterns of Reproductive Behaviour gathers Desmond Morris's most significant collected works on the subject, chronicling courtship rituals, mating strategies, and the biological imperatives that govern sexual behaviour across a wide spectrum of species, with illustrations that bring the science vividly to life. Morris writes with the precision of a trained ethologist and the accessibility of a gifted communicator, presenting complex biological concepts in a manner that captivates both the specialist and the curious layperson. His analyses argue that reproductive behaviour is not mere instinct but a rich tapestry of evolved signals, social cues, and environmental pressures — patterns that, once recognised in animals, cast an intriguing and perhaps unsettling light on our own species. For anyone who has ever wondered what truly drives the rhythms of life, this illustrated collection offers answers that are as provocative as they are scientifically compelling.
Author: Desmond Morris
Format: Paperback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the zoologist who brought human behaviour under the microscope in The Naked Ape comes a rigorous and revelatory collection of scientific papers that turns its gaze on the animal kingdom's most fundamental drive: reproduction. Patterns of Reproductive Behaviour gathers Desmond Morris's most significant collected works on the subject, chronicling courtship rituals, mating strategies, and the biological imperatives that govern sexual behaviour across a wide spectrum of species, with illustrations that bring the science vividly to life. Morris writes with the precision of a trained ethologist and the accessibility of a gifted communicator, presenting complex biological concepts in a manner that captivates both the specialist and the curious layperson. His analyses argue that reproductive behaviour is not mere instinct but a rich tapestry of evolved signals, social cues, and environmental pressures — patterns that, once recognised in animals, cast an intriguing and perhaps unsettling light on our own species. For anyone who has ever wondered what truly drives the rhythms of life, this illustrated collection offers answers that are as provocative as they are scientifically compelling.