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Author Penman, Jim, 1952-

Title The hungry ape : biology and the fall of civilisations / Jim Penman
Published Park Orchards, Vic. : J. Penman, 1992

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Description 220 pages : illustrations, 1 portrait ; 21 cm
Contents pt. 1. The temperament factor -- 1. Hunger and territory - restraint in animals -- 2. Chastity and monogamy- restraint in humans -- 3. Barbarian vigour - in animals and humans -- 4. Restraint, vigour and civilisation -- 5. Stress -- pt. 2. Temperament and history -- 6. The civilisation cycle -- 7. The dynastic cycle -- 8. The short cycle -- 9. The future -- Appendices
Notes Available from Mr J Penman, 56 Frogmore Cres, Park Orchards Vic 3114
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 211-220
Subject Civilization -- History.
Families.
Human behavior.
Human biology.
ISBN 0646078577