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Joan Cook discussing her book "In Defense of Homo Sapiens"

BROADCAST: Jan. 13, 1975 | DURATION: 00:53:44

Synopsis

Joan Cook discusses her book "In Defense of Homo Sapiens" and talks about research done by other scientists working with Chimps and other primates. She explains her stance that not all humans lean towards violence and that nature, not nurture, and the environment creates aggression and violence. The conversation compares economics and Darwinism for a view of humanistic economics.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 13, 1975

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.40 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 44 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Anthropology & Sociology Science and Science Writers

People

Journalists Academics Scientists

Tags

Cook, Joan Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Lorenz, Konrad, 1903-1989 Sahlins, Marshall, 1930-2021 Goodall, Jane, 1934- Crook, John Turnbull, Colin Audrey, Robert Kubrick, Stanley Harlow, Harry F. (Harry Frederick), 1905-1981 Economics Primates Nature vs nurture Violence Human nature Spencer, Herbert

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