Morris, DesmondOverview
Publication Timeline
Most widely held works about
Desmond Morris
more
fewer
Most widely held works by
Desmond Morris
The naked ape; a zoologist's study of the human animal
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
68 editions published between 1967 and 2005 in English and held by 3,855 WorldCat member libraries worldwide In this anthropological study which places man, distinguished by the nakedness of his skin, alongside the apes and monkeys, the author "examines man's fundamental motives and behavior... Human feeding, grooming, sleeping, fighting, mating, and taking care of the young are reviewed."
The human zoo
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
49 editions published between 1969 and 1994 in English and held by 2,856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Situation of modern urban man is comparable to that of an animal in a zoo; both are in artificial environment and display neurotic symptoms and behavior. Theory applied to status seeking, sexual behavior, forming of in-groups, and search for stimulation
Intimate behaviour
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
47 editions published between 1971 and 1994 in 4 languages and held by 2,168 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A zoologist writes a books discussing all aspects of intimacy between animals, as well as, humans. Desmond Morris keeps his opinions to himself and describes human behaviour as seen through the objective eyes of a zoologist. The facts, he trusts, will speak for themselves, and will speak loudly enough for the reader to form his own conclusions
Gestures, their origins and distribution
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
24 editions published between 1979 and 1982 in English and held by 1,954 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Examining the gesture repertoire found in twenty-five countries, this study of conscious body language interprets the actions, postures, movements, and expressions of people engaged in conversation
Cat watching
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
37 editions published between 1986 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,812 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "Why cats purr and everything else you ever wanted to know"--Jacket subtitle
Manwatching : a field guide to human behavior
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
9 editions published between 1977 and 1989 in English and held by 1,584 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A catalogue of human actions, postures, gestures, facial expressions, clothing, and adornments includes explanations of their underlying causes and meanings
Dogwatching
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
13 editions published between 1986 and 1996 in English and held by 1,436 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "Why dogs bark and everything else you ever wanted to know"--Jacket subtitle
Dogs : the ultimate dictionary of over 1,000 dog breeds
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
5 editions published between 2001 and 2008 in English and held by 1,358 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "Renowned animal behaviorist Desmond Morris has created an impressive guide to the history and variety of man's best friend. The entries are accompanied by over 500 line drawings, which express the character of the dogs represented in a way that photographs often fail to capture. Divided into four major categories -- Sporting Dogs, Livestock Dogs, Service Dogs, and Other Dogs -- each division is arranged by the specific purpose for which they were bred, and again by country of origin. For the reader interested in further research, many entries include extensive references. Morris also provides an annotated bibliography of the most important dog reference books from 1576 to the present, and two additional lists of reference books, arranged by region and by breed group. A must for dog lovers."--"The Best of the Best Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2003
Horsewatching
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1988 and 1989 in English and held by 1,237 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Celebrates the horse's nobility, strength, beauty, and speed, as well as its long history
The mammals; a guide to the living species
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
14 editions published in 1965 in English and held by 1,172 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bodytalk : the meaning of human gestures
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1985 and 1995 in English and held by 1,171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide This world guide is the first attempt ever made to bring together in a single volume, human gestures from all around the world. More than 600 common gestures are illustrated, described, and explained. We all use gestures. They are the extra language we employ when words fail. We cross our fingers for luck, give the V sign, or offer a cheerful thumbs-up. In our own country we know exactly what these signs mean and we rarely use them inappropriately or mistake their meaning. In foreign countries, however, they may have different meanings, or we may encounter new gestures that we cannot understand. For the traveler this guide is indispensable. But it also has special appeal for anyone interested in human communication. And for the casual browser it contains hundreds of amusing examples of ways in which, almost without thinking, we use our hands, faces, and occasionally other body parts to insult, to threaten, to praise, to implore, and generally to communicate on a level deeper than the realm of spoken language
Animalwatching
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
17 editions published between 1990 and 1991 in English and German and held by 1,124 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Captioned color photographs and text describe the wide range of animals and their behaviors
Cat world : a feline encyclopedia
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
10 editions published between 1996 and 2000 in English and held by 1,098 WorldCat member libraries worldwide fearers, ranging from Alexander the Great to Napoleon Bonaparte. Morris also gives us his list of the 100 best books about cats and information about the finest cat organizations. Here are details on famous writers and artists who have used felines as their subjects, and the facts on legendary cat stars such as Morris and Pyewacket
Primate ethology
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
18 editions published between 1967 and 2006 in English and held by 1,077 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The naked woman : a study of the female body
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
12 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in English and held by 1,034 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "In this new study, people-watcher Desmond Morris turns his skill and attention to the female form and takes the reader on a guided tour from head to toe. Highlighting the evolutionary functions of biological features that all women share, Morris explores the enhancements and constraints that human societies have developed in the quest for control and perfection of the female body. Written from a zoologist's perspective and packed full of scientific fact, fascinating accounts, and thought-provoking conclusions, The Naked Woman builds on Desmond Morris's experience as an observer of the human animal."--BOOK JACKET
Catlore
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
9 editions published between 1987 and 1991 in English and held by 987 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Babywatching
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
15 editions published between 1991 and 1999 in 3 languages and held by 885 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The author provides direct, concise answers to such questions as Why does a baby have a soft spot on its head?; How well can babies see?; Are babies intelligent?; Why was the stork said to bring babies?; and Why does the proud father hand out cigars when his baby is born?
The book of ages
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
15 editions published between 1983 and 1985 in 3 languages and held by 875 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "The ever-changing life cycles of man revealed by the famous (and infamous) throughout history"--Jacket subtitle
Bodywatching : a field guide to the human species
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
16 editions published between 1985 and 1987 in English and held by 857 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "This book is a visual celebration of the human form, with Desmond Morris leading us on a vastly entertaining and informative anecdotal guided tour of the body as he explores every visible body unit. He describes how each part works and how it signals emotions and attitudes or beliefs in the different cultures of the world."--[book jacket]
Planet ape
by Desmond Morris
(
Book
)
11 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 827 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Detail of the great apes, including: where they live, how they live and the challenges they face. Illustrations compare apes with human beings, including their anatomy, social life, physical and mental development, diet and communication more
fewer
Audience Level
 Related IdentitiesAssociated Subjects
Animal behavior Animals Animal specialists Anthropologists Antiquities Apes Biography Body language Cats Cats--Behavior Cyprus Dog breeds Dogs Dogs--Behavior England Ethologists Europe Gesture Great Britain Horses Horses--Behavior Human anatomy Human behavior Human beings--Animal nature Human body Human body--Social aspects Human growth Infants Infants--Development Interpersonal relations Life cycle, Human Life span, Productive Mammals Maturation (Psychology) Morris, Desmond Nonverbal communication Pottery, Ancient Pottery, Cypriot Pottery--Private collections Primates--Behavior Psychology, Comparative Sex Sex role Surrealism Touch Travel Women Women--Evolution Women--Physiology Zoologists
|
Alternative Names
Desmond Morris
Moris, Dezmond
Moriss, Desmonds
Morris, D.
Morris, D. R.
Morris, Desmon 1928-
Morris, Desmond
Morris, Desmond, 1928-
Morris, Desmond John.
Morris, John Desmond 1928- Vollstaendiger Name
Моррис, Десмонд
ديزموند موريس
デズモンドモリス
モリス, D
モリス, デズモンド
Languages
English
(436)
Spanish (21) German (11) Italian (4) Chinese (2) Danish (2) Japanese (1) Catalan (1) Hebrew (1) Dutch (1) Covers
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
