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The human animal : a natural history of the human species. The biology of love /

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This program analyzes the biological nature of love, with its attendant patterns of behavior which ensure pair-bonding and genetic survival. From youth through adulthood to old age, it examines the subtle physical signals and body language humans employ to advertise availability and to indicate read...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: British Broadcasting Corporation. Natural History Unit, Discovery Channel (Firm), TLC Video (Firm), Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Morris, Desmond
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Princeton, N.J. : TLC Video ; Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [1999]
Subjects:
Human behavior.
Sex.
Sex (Biology)
Sex (Psychology)
Sex customs.
Body language.
Nonverbal communication.
Courtship.
Beauty, Personal.
Sociobiology.
Human beings > Animal nature.
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Summary:This program analyzes the biological nature of love, with its attendant patterns of behavior which ensure pair-bonding and genetic survival. From youth through adulthood to old age, it examines the subtle physical signals and body language humans employ to advertise availability and to indicate readiness for sexual activity. The stages of courtship and the aesthetics of physical beauty are studied along with stresses placed on couples by life in an urbanized world.
Item Description:Originally broadcast in 1994 on the Learning Channel.
Based on the book by Desmond Morris.
"FFH8909."
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (50 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS.
Production Credits:Photography, Jeff Goodman ... [et al.] ; editor, Andrew Mort.