Desmond Morris's 'The Naked Ape' Legacy Examined
BBC Radio 4 explored the legacy of Desmond Morris, author of 'The Naked Ape,' noting its sales and the controversies surrounding its theories on religion and gender roles. Morris's background as a scientist and artist, influenced by his experiences in World War I and II, was also highlighted.
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“It's sold 20 million copies despite or perhaps because of the controversy that surrounded it. Some critics objected to Morris's theories on religious grounds while others disputed his focus on biologically determined gender roles.”
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