Bibliograph

So human an animal, René Dubos

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So human an animal, René Dubos

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-257) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

So human an animal

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

175625

Responsibility statement

René Dubos

Summary

"The unifying theme of this book is that all experiences leave a stamp on both physical and mental characteristics. I have placed special emphasis on the very early influences, prenatal as well as postnatal, because their effects are so profound and lasting that they have large consequences for human life. From juvenile delinquency to racial conflicts, from artistic sensibilities to national genius, few are the individual and social characteristics that are not profundly and lastingly affected by early influences." [Foreword]

Table Of Contents

The unbelievable future -- Man's nature and human history -- Biological remembrance of things past -- The living experience -- The pursuit of significance -- The science of humanity

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