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

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