The Psychology of Physical Attraction

ISBN-13: 9780415422512 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 222 str.

Viren Swami

Opis

Provides a scientific look at physical attraction, by offering an overview of scholarly work on physical beauty, culture, evolution and other aspects of human attractiveness. This book discusses the role of evolution in the development of what it means to be 'attractive' in contemporary society.

Recenzje

"Physical appearance deeply influences our personal and social lives. In this compelling scientific story, the beauty of this volume shines as the authors illuminate the nature and nurture of physical attraction." - Thomas F. Cash, University Professor of Psychology, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

"The adroit selection of historical and literary quotations that begin each chapter presage the range and depth of coverage of the literature on physical attractiveness. This a scholarly treatment that will be of interest and accessible to a wide audience." - Professor Louis G Tassinary, Texas A&M University, USA

"Written in a very accessible style, the book is a good overview of the research in the area, and would be useful for anyone with an interest in beauty, appearance ideals and relationship formation." - Caroline Huxley, The Psychologist

Spis treści

Preface: The Difficulty of Being a Scientist-Interested-in-Physical-Attraction.  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.  What Future for Physical Attraction?