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The Human Zoo

4 Extra Debut. Human behaviour expert Desmond Morris talks to Leigh Crutchley about his groundbreaking sequel to The Naked Ape. From September 1969.

Human behaviour expert, Desmond Morris talks to Leigh Crutchley about his ground-breaking book sequel to 'The Naked Ape'.

Discussing the impact of human urges and achievements via rapidly growing populations, Morris explains the rise of 'super tribes' and the creation of scapegoats.

And what is the impact of all this on our children?

Producer: Elizabeth Rowley

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1969.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 25 Jan 201801:30
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