Babywatching - Softcover

Morris, Desmond

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0224101404 ISBN 13: 9780224101400

Publisher: Vintage Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

Desmond Morris combines his skills as a zoologist and manwatcher to take a close look at the most remarkable life-form ever to draw breath on this planet - the human baby. In a revealing portrait of life from the baby's point of view, Desmond Morris answers the questions that parents ask: How important is a mother to her baby How well can babies hear, smell and taste Why do babies cry And what makes a baby smile Do babies dream Babywatching is a classic to rank alongside Desmond Morris's world bestsellers, The Naked Ape and Manwatching.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

zoologist, Desmond Morris now turns his attention to the first twelve months of human life, bringing a new approach to a number of intriguing and frequently asked questions. In straightforward, easy-to-understand language, Morris debunks ancient superstitions and adult-centered biases and helps us see the world from the baby's point of view. Illustrations.

About the Author:

Desmond Morris was born in 1928. Educated at Birmingham and Oxford universities, he became the curator of mammals at London Zoo in 1959, a post he held for eight years. In 1967 he published The Naked Ape which has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and has changed the way we view our own species forever. An accomplished artist, television presenter, film maker and writer, Desmond Morris's books have been published in over thirty-six countries.

About this edition

• Publisher: Vintage Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0224101404
• ISBN 13: 9780224101400
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176