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The Natural History of the Rich - A Field Guide (Paperback)
Richard ConniffA tantalizing, droll study of the idiosyncratic existence of the very rich, through the unexpected lens of the naturalist.
Journalist Richard Conniff probes the age-old question "Are the rich different from you and me?" and finds that they are indeed a completely different animal. He observes with great humor and finesse this socially unique species, revealing their strategies for ensuring dominance and submission, their flourishes of display behavior, the intricate dynamics of their pecking order, as well as their unorthodox mating practices. Through comparisons to other equally exotic animals, Conniff uncovers surprising commonalties.
How did Bill Gates achieve his single greatest act of social dominance by being nice? How does the flattery of the rich resemble the grooming behavior of baboons? What made the British aristocracy the single most successful animal dominance hierarchy in the history of the planet? How does Old Money's disdain for the nouveaux riches resemble the pig-grunting of mountain gorillas?
This marvelously entertaining field guide captures in vivid detail the behaviors and habitats of the world's most captivating yet elusive animal. 29 photographs.
"Clever, perceptive and unfailingly interesting."Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post
"Droll and delightful....Conniff's charm and fun-loving approach make his book a pleasure from start to finish." New York Sun
"A clever, invaluable zoomorphic study with a wealth of information on what makes the rich tick." Kirkus Reviews
"A feast of research findings...[Conniff's] archly comic tone matches his subjects perfectly." New York Times Book Review
"Amusing and insightful." Boston Herald
"Conniff proves that his naturalist's approach to understanding the rich...really does generate insights and even understanding." Dallas Morning News
"Hilarious." New York Magazine
"Conniff [is] Truman Capote-and Dominick Dunne-like...a valuable field guide...endlessly fascinating." San Diego Union-Tribune
"Conniff manages to pull off the ideal mixture of detached amusement and actual scientific fieldwork." The Day
"This book...may change for ever our perception of the urge to make money." The Financial Times
"A witty compendium of gossip, anecdotes, history and sociobiological research." Town and Country
Journalist Richard Conniff probes the age-old question "Are the rich different from you and me?" and finds that they are indeed a completely different animal. He observes with great humor and finesse this socially unique species, revealing their strategies for ensuring dominance and submission, their flourishes of display behavior, the intricate dynamics of their pecking order, as well as their unorthodox mating practices. Through comparisons to other equally exotic animals, Conniff uncovers surprising commonalties.
How did Bill Gates achieve his single greatest act of social dominance by being nice? How does the flattery of the rich resemble the grooming behavior of baboons? What made the British aristocracy the single most successful animal dominance hierarchy in the history of the planet? How does Old Money's disdain for the nouveaux riches resemble the pig-grunting of mountain gorillas?
This marvelously entertaining field guide captures in vivid detail the behaviors and habitats of the world's most captivating yet elusive animal. 29 photographs.
"Clever, perceptive and unfailingly interesting."Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post
"Droll and delightful....Conniff's charm and fun-loving approach make his book a pleasure from start to finish." New York Sun
"A clever, invaluable zoomorphic study with a wealth of information on what makes the rich tick." Kirkus Reviews
"A feast of research findings...[Conniff's] archly comic tone matches his subjects perfectly." New York Times Book Review
"Amusing and insightful." Boston Herald
"Conniff proves that his naturalist's approach to understanding the rich...really does generate insights and even understanding." Dallas Morning News
"Hilarious." New York Magazine
"Conniff [is] Truman Capote-and Dominick Dunne-like...a valuable field guide...endlessly fascinating." San Diego Union-Tribune
"Conniff manages to pull off the ideal mixture of detached amusement and actual scientific fieldwork." The Day
"This book...may change for ever our perception of the urge to make money." The Financial Times
"A witty compendium of gossip, anecdotes, history and sociobiological research." Town and Country
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A tantalizing, droll study of the idiosyncratic existence of the very rich, through the unexpected lens of the naturalist.
Journalist Richard Conniff probes the age-old question "Are the rich different from you and me?" and finds that they are indeed a completely different animal. He observes with great humor and finesse this socially unique species, revealing their strategies for ensuring dominance and submission, their flourishes of display behavior, the intricate dynamics of their pecking order, as well as their unorthodox mating practices. Through comparisons to other equally exotic animals, Conniff uncovers surprising commonalties.
How did Bill Gates achieve his single greatest act of social dominance by being nice? How does the flattery of the rich resemble the grooming behavior of baboons? What made the British aristocracy the single most successful animal dominance hierarchy in the history of the planet? How does Old Money's disdain for the nouveaux riches resemble the pig-grunting of mountain gorillas?
This marvelously entertaining field guide captures in vivid detail the behaviors and habitats of the world's most captivating yet elusive animal. 29 photographs.
"Clever, perceptive and unfailingly interesting."Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post
"Droll and delightful....Conniff's charm and fun-loving approach make his book a pleasure from start to finish." New York Sun
"A clever, invaluable zoomorphic study with a wealth of information on what makes the rich tick." Kirkus Reviews
"A feast of research findings...[Conniff's] archly comic tone matches his subjects perfectly." New York Times Book Review
"Amusing and insightful." Boston Herald
"Conniff proves that his naturalist's approach to understanding the rich...really does generate insights and even understanding." Dallas Morning News
"Hilarious." New York Magazine
"Conniff [is] Truman Capote-and Dominick Dunne-like...a valuable field guide...endlessly fascinating." San Diego Union-Tribune
"Conniff manages to pull off the ideal mixture of detached amusement and actual scientific fieldwork." The Day
"This book...may change for ever our perception of the urge to make money." The Financial Times
"A witty compendium of gossip, anecdotes, history and sociobiological research." Town and Country
Journalist Richard Conniff probes the age-old question "Are the rich different from you and me?" and finds that they are indeed a completely different animal. He observes with great humor and finesse this socially unique species, revealing their strategies for ensuring dominance and submission, their flourishes of display behavior, the intricate dynamics of their pecking order, as well as their unorthodox mating practices. Through comparisons to other equally exotic animals, Conniff uncovers surprising commonalties.
How did Bill Gates achieve his single greatest act of social dominance by being nice? How does the flattery of the rich resemble the grooming behavior of baboons? What made the British aristocracy the single most successful animal dominance hierarchy in the history of the planet? How does Old Money's disdain for the nouveaux riches resemble the pig-grunting of mountain gorillas?
This marvelously entertaining field guide captures in vivid detail the behaviors and habitats of the world's most captivating yet elusive animal. 29 photographs.
"Clever, perceptive and unfailingly interesting."Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post
"Droll and delightful....Conniff's charm and fun-loving approach make his book a pleasure from start to finish." New York Sun
"A clever, invaluable zoomorphic study with a wealth of information on what makes the rich tick." Kirkus Reviews
"A feast of research findings...[Conniff's] archly comic tone matches his subjects perfectly." New York Times Book Review
"Amusing and insightful." Boston Herald
"Conniff proves that his naturalist's approach to understanding the rich...really does generate insights and even understanding." Dallas Morning News
"Hilarious." New York Magazine
"Conniff [is] Truman Capote-and Dominick Dunne-like...a valuable field guide...endlessly fascinating." San Diego Union-Tribune
"Conniff manages to pull off the ideal mixture of detached amusement and actual scientific fieldwork." The Day
"This book...may change for ever our perception of the urge to make money." The Financial Times
"A witty compendium of gossip, anecdotes, history and sociobiological research." Town and Country
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Imprint | W W Norton & Co Inc |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | February 2004 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | October 2003 |
Authors | Richard Conniff |
Dimensions | 208 x 140 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 346 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-393-32488-4 |
Barcode | 9780393324884 |
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LSN | 0-393-32488-5 |
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