On Aggression

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc., 1966. First English Language Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. The Nobel-prize winning doctor & ethologist offers his pioneering theory on the nature of human aggression, appealing to the reader "with gusto, fervor, & cautious optimism'' on the need to come to terms with our aggressive tendencies in light of the every-increasing proliferation of "highly elaborate & destructive weapons." In 306 pages with Bibliography, illustrated with line drawings throughout text. Orig. published in German in 1963 as "Das Sogenannte Bose: Zur Naturgeschichte der Aggression,'' this is the First English-language edition from 1966, translated by M. K. Wilson. From the well-maintained library of a local psychologist, this hardcover book is in Fine condition: black cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering & design to spine are clean & bright, binding straight & strong, hinges secure, pages creamy white with a hint of tanning. NO writing, underlining, or highlighting; not ex-lib. Only flaw is slight bumping to corners & to top edge of both front & rear board. The price-clipped DJ is VG, with minor wrinkling & creasing, tiny chips to both ends of spine & corners; no fading or tears, nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand.Completely clean & bright, binding straight & strong, pages white; NO tanning or foxing. NO writing, underlining, or highlighting; not ex-lib. Only sign that it's not new is small stamp from former owner on lower title page. Our photos show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand.