The Swami, Viren 1980- creator Furnham, Adrian. text bibliography enk London New York Routledge 2008 monographic eng

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xv, 222 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. This book begins the task of providing a scientific look at physical attraction by presenting an overview of scholarly work on physical beauty, culture, evolution, and other aspects of human attractiveness. It begins by discussing the role of evolution in the development of what it means to be "attractive" in contemporary society. It provides a general overview of evolutionary psychology and mate choice, as well as an in-depth focus on physical characteristics such as physical symmetry, body weight, and ratios, and youthfulness. It goes on to explore the role of societal and cultural ideals of beauty through a discussion of the social psychology of human beauty. Finally, the "morality" of physical attractiveness is examined, looking at issues such as discrimination on the basis of looks, body image and eating disorders, and cosmetic surgery. What Pythagoras unleashed upon the world -- What is beautiful is good -- Darwin, sexual selection and the peacock's tail -- The naked woman and man -- Of hourglasses and triangles : human body weight and shape -- The Venus of Willendorf, Rubens and milking huts -- Welcome to the mating market -- No one is an island -- Getting to know you -- What future for physical attraction research? Viren Swami and Adrian Furnham. Includes bibliographical references (p. [165]-214) and index. Interpersonal attraction HM1151 .S83 2008 302/.12 302.12 SWA F CV 3000 Swami, Viren, 1980- London ; New York : Routledge, 2008 (OCoLC)608516636 9780415422505 0415422507 9780415422512 0415422515 2007018537 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0717/2007018537.html http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=016566103&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1102/2007018537-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0717/2007018537.html http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=016566103&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1102/2007018537-b.html DLC 070504 20200317165611.0 14834160 eng