The Biology of Beauty
The Science behind Human Attractiveness
by Rachelle M. Smith
1st Edition
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781440849886 |
| eText ISBN | 9798216053934 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Publishing Year | 2018 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 280 |
The Biology of Beauty: The Science behind Human Attractiveness, 1st Edition, investigates the biological principles, anatomical proportions, and evolutionary factors that govern human attractiveness.
The volume examines the evolutionary significance of alluring traits alongside the external influences of culture, religion, and the media. It explains how specific physical attributes, such as facial symmetry, serve as indicators of health and nutrition during formative development, while also outlining the personal advantages and disadvantages associated with beauty.
Featuring sidebars on global and historical beauty standards, the book offers an accessible resource suitable for academic libraries that support evolutionary psychology coursework.
Table of Contents
Part I: Understanding Beauty
Chapter 1: Defining Beauty
Chapter 2: The Benefits of Beauty
Chapter 3: Buying Beauty
Chapter 4: Changes in Beauty Trends over Time
Chapter 5: Evolution's Impact on Modern Attraction: The Interaction of Genes and Environment
Chapter 6: The Impact of Attractiveness on Behavior and Relationship Satisfaction
Chapter 7: Psychological Effects of the Preoccupation with Beauty
Part II: Beauty from Head to Toe
- • Head, Facial, and Body Hair
- • Skin
- • Face Shape and Structure
- • Eyes
- • Nose
- • Ears
- • Lips
- • Teeth
- • Hands
- • Body Shape and Proportions
- • Breasts and Buttocks
- • Muscularity
- • Inguinal Crease
- • Male Genitalia
- • Feet
- • Hormonal Influences on Attraction
- • Psychological Traits
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