The Animal Contract

🔹 Author: Desmond Morris

🔹 Publisher: Virgin Books

🔹 Edition: First Edition, 1990

🔹 Binding: Hardcover

🔹 Pages: 169

🔹 Size: 6.5 × 9.5 inches

🔹 Language: English

Written by renowned zoologist and bestselling author Desmond Morris, The Animal Contract offers a compelling examination of the connection between human beings and the countless animal species with whom they share the Earth. Drawing upon his extensive knowledge of animal behavior and human society, Morris presents a fascinating study of how this relationship has evolved over centuries and how modern civilization has transformed the balance between mankind and the natural world.

Rather than focusing solely on science, the book explores the ethical and emotional dimensions of humanity’s interactions with animals. Morris reflects on the many ways in which animals have served human societies—as companions, workers, symbols, and sources of food—and considers the obligations that arise from this long association. His observations encourage readers to reconsider the place of animals in modern life and to think more deeply about conservation, compassion, and coexistence.

Written in a clear and engaging style, The Animal Contract combines scientific understanding with philosophical reflection, making it accessible to both general readers and enthusiasts of natural history. The author’s characteristic blend of insight and curiosity gives the work a timeless quality, inviting readers to view the animal kingdom with greater appreciation and respect.

Published by Virgin Books in 1990, this first edition hardcover contains 169 pages and is presented in an attractive 6.5 × 9.5 inch format. It remains a rewarding read for those interested in wildlife, human behavior, and the complex relationship between people and the natural world.

• Written by Desmond Morris
• Published by Virgin Books
• First Edition, 1990
• Hardcover binding
• 169 pages
• Size: 6.5 × 9.5 inches
• Language: English
• An exploration of humanity’s relationship with animals
• Combines science, ethics, and natural history
• Suitable for readers of wildlife and anthropology

🔹 Collector’s Note

This 1990 first edition hardcover of The Animal Contract is an appealing collectible for admirers of Desmond Morris and readers interested in natural history. Its thoughtful subject matter and attractive presentation make it a noteworthy addition to collections devoted to zoology, anthropology, and environmental literature.