Our animal motherhood
Description
Maternal instinct is a universal phenomenon, responsible in many ways for the incredible success of human beings as a species. But contrary to the myth, maternal love is neither automatic nor guaranteed. Natural selection means many pressures influence a mother's attitude and the choices she makes when confronted with the arrival of a new baby. In this original and provocative film, pioneering primatologist and best selling author Sarah Blaffer Hrdy shares her vision of motherhood and its crucial role in human evolution.
Runtime
53 min
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Date of Publication
2007
Database
Alexander Street