The Human Animal

by Phil Donahue

In the companion volume to a five-hour NBC television series to be aired this fall, the popular talk-show host calls on the wisdom of a distinguished panel of experts to explore a broad range of questions on human behavior

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Reference, Medicine, Anthropology

412 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

Phillip John Donahue is an Irish-American media personality and writer, best known as the creator and star of The Phil Donahue Show, also known as Donahue, the first tabloid talk show. The show had a 26-year run on national (U.S.) TV, preceded by three years of local broadcast in Dayton, Ohio, before ending in 1996.

His shows have generally focused on issues that often divide liberals and conservatives in the United States, such as abortion, consumer protection (his most frequent guest was Ralph Nader, for whom he campaigned in 2000), civil rights and war protests. Donahue also hosted a talk show on MSNBC from 2002 – 2003.

Reviews

[Thom Dunn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lavish book covering all facets of human behavior and seeking to explain it. It seems far above Phil Donahue's level of expertise and writing ability.....Something of a paradox here: Without his name on the cover it would not have reached a wide popular audience, but With his name on the cover as sole author it seems suspect immediately of having any lasting value.

[Lloyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent in many ways. Saw on TV Phil's review, saying his group did it not him, and they put so many pictures of him in there. It was great to know how the physical differences between men and women make us think different. FINALLY I can understand my wife. Ha!