With fascinating insight, impeccable research, and captivating writing, controversial psychoanalyst Jeffrey Masson, a new father himself, showcases the extraordinary behaviour of outstanding fathers in the animal kingdom. From the emperor penguin, who incubates the eggs of his young by carrying them around on his feet for two months, to the sea-horse, the only male animal that gives birth to its young. Mason also examines nature's worst fathers; lions, bears, and humans. A book that will forever change our perceptions of ...
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With fascinating insight, impeccable research, and captivating writing, controversial psychoanalyst Jeffrey Masson, a new father himself, showcases the extraordinary behaviour of outstanding fathers in the animal kingdom. From the emperor penguin, who incubates the eggs of his young by carrying them around on his feet for two months, to the sea-horse, the only male animal that gives birth to its young. Mason also examines nature's worst fathers; lions, bears, and humans. A book that will forever change our perceptions of parenthood and love.
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Add this copy of Emperor's Embrace (a Vintage Original) to cart. $14.99, good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2000 by Vintage.
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Add this copy of Emperor's Embrace to cart. $16.38, very good condition, Sold by Fireside Bookshop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Stroud, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1999 by Vintage.
Add this copy of The Emperor's Embrace: Fatherhood in Evolution to cart. $20.31, very good condition, Sold by dromanabooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from newstead, VIC, AUSTRALIA, published 2000 by Vintage.
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Very Good. 0099285053. Index. From the best to the worst, fathers The Emperor Penguin carries the eggs for 2 months, the sea horse give birth, lions, bears and humans are considered among nature's worst fathers. 200gms weight; Remainder; 12mo 7"-7½" tall; 24index pages.
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