The Territorial Imperative: A Personal Inquiry into the Animal Origins of Property and Nations

The book is in good condition with a solid binding and clean pages. The hardcover shows minor wear, typical of its age, but remains intact. There is no dust jacket present. The spine and cover have some fading, but the text remains legible.

"The Territorial Imperative: A Personal Inquiry into the Animal Origins of Property and Nations" by Robert Ardrey, published by Atheneum in 1966, is a seminal work exploring the instinctual roots of territoriality in humans and animals. With illustrations by Berdine Ardrey, this book delves into the biological and psychological underpinnings of property and nationhood. Robert Ardrey, a noted playwright and screenwriter turned anthropologist, offers a compelling analysis that bridges the gap between natural instincts and societal constructs. This edition, published in New York, remains a critical text in understanding the intersection of anthropology and sociology. The book is in good condition, with a sturdy binding and clean pages, though it lacks a dust jacket.