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The biology of beauty : the science behind human attractiveness / Rachelle M. Smith.
Van Pelt Library BH301.P45 S65 2018
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Smith, Rachelle M., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Aesthetics--Physiological aspects.
- Aesthetics.
- Beauty, Personal.
- Interpersonal attraction.
- Physical Description:
- viii, 264 pages ; 25 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, [2018]
- Contents:
- Part I Understanding Beauty p. 1
- 1 Defining Beauty p. 3
- 2 The Benefits of Beauty p. 31
- 3 Buying Beauty p. 53
- 4 Changes in Beauty Trends over Time p. 81
- 5 Evolution's Impact on Modern Attraction: The Interaction of Genes and Environment p. 97
- 6 The Impact of Attractiveness on Behavior and Relationship Satisfaction p. 117
- 7 Psychological Effects of the Preoccupation with Beauty p. 141
- Part II Beauty from Head to Toe p. 165
- Head, Facial, and Body Hair p. 165
- Skin p. 176
- Face Shape and Structure p. 183
- Eyes p. 189
- Nose p. 194
- Ears p. 195
- Lips p. 197
- Teeth p. 200
- Hands p. 203
- Body Shape and Proportions p. 204
- Breasts and Buttocks p. 215
- Muscularity p. 217
- Inguinal Crease p. 218
- Male Genitalia p. 218
- Feet p. 219
- Hormonal Influences on Attraction p. 221
- Psychological Traits p. 231.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1932 Fund.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Smith, Rachelle M. Biology of beauty.
- ISBN:
- 9781440849886
- 1440849889
- OCLC:
- 1023485591
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