English zoologist Desmond Morris is the creator of films dedicated to the behavior of humans and animals, the author of many scientific works and fascinating popular science books. “The Human Menagerie” is a kind of continuation of his famous book “The Naked Ape”. It is interesting that for several decades the book has never been revised, despite the huge number of discoveries made in this area since that time. However, according to V. Dolnik, who spoke scientific editor of the Russian translation "The author's criticism of modern civilization is not new, but it is very original - from special, unexpected positions. Reading Morris's books, you will laugh a lot and be indignant, but most importantly, you will learn a lot of new things."

That is, you can and even need to read, but not for the sake of knowledge, but for the sake of a reason to think.