On Aggression / Edition 1

by Konrad Lorenz

Overview

Konrad Lorenz was the author of some of the most popular books ever published about animals, including the best-selling Man Meets Dog and King Solomon's Ring. On Aggression is one of his finest works, as well as the most controversial. Through an insightful and characteristically entertaining survey of animal behaviour, the Nobel Prize winner tracks the evolution of aggression throughout the animal world. He also raises some startling questions when he applies his observations of animal psychology to humankind. His conclusions caused an unprecedented controversy, culminating in a statement adopted by UNESCO in 1989 which appeared to condemn his work. Whether or not Lorenz actually claimed aggression is hard-wired into the human psyche, and that war is an inevitable result, is something readers can decide upon for themselves. However you react, there can be no doubting that in today's violent world this powerful work remains of paramount importance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415283205
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/09/2002
Series:	Routledge Classics
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.10(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Konrad Lorenz (1903-89). Pioneering and world-renowned scientist of animal behaviour. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine and Psychology in 1973.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Sir Julian Huxley, F.R.S.
Introduction
I. Prologue in the Sea
II. Coral Fish in the Laboratory
III. What Aggression is good for
IV. The Spontaneity of Aggression
V. Habit, Ritual and Magic
VI. The Great Parliament of Instincts
VII. Behavioral Analogies to Morality
VIII. Anonymity of the Flock
IX. Social Organization without Love
X. Rats
XI. The Bond
XII. On the Virtue of Scientific Humility
XIII. Ecce Homo!
XIV. Avowal of Optimism
Recommended Books
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

'Packed with entrancing detail, profound wisdom and deft humour ... the book is a masterpiece.' – The Guardian

From the Publisher

Packed with entrancing detail, profound wisdom and deft humor . The book is a masterpiece.

Guardian