The Human Zoo: A Zoologist's Classic Study of the Urban Animal [Kodansha Globe]

Goodwill Minnesota
(369500)
Seller's other items
Contact seller
US $5.31
Condition:
Acceptable
“Corners are bent. Stains on outside cover/inside the book.”
Giving never felt so good. This sale benefits charity.
Shipping:
Free Economy Shipping.
Located in: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Sat, Jul 26 and Fri, Aug 1 to 94104
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
Seller does not accept returns.
Payments:
       Diners Club
Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard®. Learn moreabout earning points with eBay Mastercard

Shop with confidence

eBay Money Back Guarantee
Get the item you ordered or your money back. Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:236009473271
Last updated on Jul 13, 2025 07:10:05 PDTView all revisionsView all revisions

All net proceeds will support Goodwill Industries Inc

Our vision is a world where everyone experiences the power of work. Our mission is to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
  • Official eBay for Charity listing. Learn more
  • This sale benefits a verified non-profit partner.

Item specifics

Condition
Acceptable
A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“Corners are bent. Stains on outside cover/inside the book.”
ISBN
9781568361048
Book Title
Human Zoo : a Zoologist's Classic Study of the Urban Animal
Publisher
Kodansha America, Incorporated
Item Length
8.4 in
Publication Year
1996
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.7 in
Author
Desmond Morris
Genre
Social Science, Psychology
Topic
General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Item Weight
13.4 Oz
Item Width
5.7 in
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Category

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Kodansha America, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1568361041
ISBN-13
9781568361048
eBay Product ID (ePID)
436021

Product Key Features

Book Title
Human Zoo : a Zoologist's Classic Study of the Urban Animal
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1996
Topic
General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Genre
Social Science, Psychology
Author
Desmond Morris
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
13.4 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
95-081946
Reviews
"Ambitious...compelling...concerned with the tension between our biology and our culture...in power, sex, status, and war games." -- The New York Times "Morris helps us take a new look at ourselves, not against the backdrop of our accepted culture, but against the wider vistas of our biological heritage." -- The Chicago Tribune
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
18
Dewey Decimal
156
Synopsis
How does city life change the way we act? What accounts for the increasing prevalence of violence and anxiety in our world? In this new edition of his controversial 1969 bestseller, The Human Zoo , renowned zoologist Desmond Morris argues that many of the social instabilities we face are largely a product of the artificial, impersonal confines of our urban surroundings. Indeed, our behavior often startlingly resembles that of captive animals, and our developed and urbane environment seems not so much a concrete jungle as it does a human zoo. Animals do not normally exhibit stress, random violence, and erratic behavioruntil they are confined. Similarly, the human propensity toward antisocial and sociopathic behavior is intensified in todays cities. Morris argues that we are biologically still tribal and ill-equipped to thrive in the impersonal urban sprawl. As important and meaningful today as it was a quarter-century ago, The Human Zoo sounds an urgent warning and provides startling insight into our increasingly complex lives., How does city life change the way we act? What accounts for the increasing prevalence of violence and anxiety in our world? In this new edition of his controversial 1969 bestseller, THE HUMAN ZOO, renowned zoologist Desmond Morris argues that many of the social instabilities we face are largely a product of the artificial, impersonal confines of our urban surroundings. Indeed, our behavior often startlingly resembles that of captive animals, and our "developed" and "urbane" environment seems not so much a concrete jungle as it does a human zoo. Animals do not normally exhibit stress, random violence, and erratic behavior--until they are confined. Similarly, the human propensity toward antisocial and sociopathic behavior is intensified in today's cities. Morris argues that we are biologically still tribal and ill-equipped to thrive in the impersonal urban sprawl. As important and meaningful today as it was a quarter-century ago, THE HUMAN ZOO sounds an urgent warning and provides startling insight into our increasingly complex lives.
LC Classification Number
BF701.M6 1996

Item description from the seller

About this seller

Goodwill Minnesota

99.2% positive feedback•1.2M items sold

Joined Jul 2004
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence. Proceeds from thrift retail, e-commerce, ...
See more
Visit storeContact

Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
4.9
Reasonable shipping cost
5.0
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

Popular categories from this store

See allcategories
Video GamesDVDBaby ProductMusicBookVideoSportsToyMusical Instruments

Seller feedback (419,837)

All ratings
Positive
Neutral
Negative
  • 2***o (77)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Ordered cookbook Friday night. Shipped Saturday morning. Arrived Thursday morning from adjacent state by USPS Bound Printed Matter in good condition. Grey plastic envelope was used (no bubble wrap). Not sure if bent corner was from shipping (see photo). One page had large corner torn off (see photo). Accurate description. Printed invoice included. Still a good value on a used book from a not-for-profit organization. Thanks!
    Quick Cooking Annual Recipes 2022 - Taste of Home (#375409554484)
  • s***s (267)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Excellent transaction. Great comms, excellent pricing; item's condition was better than advertised (used CD). CD was well packaged (very important for a fragile jewel case), and shipped in timely manner. Seller made this sale a positive experience. 5 Stars all the way!
    Can't Buy a Thrill - Steely Dan - Good - 0 (#236013734807)
  • o***o (1747)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    This is the second copy I bought of this book. The first copy was the wrong book. I sent a picture and they responded with an answer that didn’t match the question so I bought it again. Got the right book 2nd time! Thanks!
    The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration (#396723836167)
See all feedback

More to explore :