Curvology: The Origins and Power of Female Body Shape - Couverture souple

Bainbridge, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1846275504 ISBN 13 : 9781846275500

Editeur : Portobello Books Ltd, 2015

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In Curvology, Cambridge Professor of Veterinary Anatomy David Bainbridge applies the science of evolutionary biology and cutting-edge psychology to women's bodies, to explain why the human female is the only female animal to have curves and how these curves rule our lives, by influencing not only sexual selection but also social hierarchy and self-image. Written in lucid and engaging prose, Bainbridge's unique brand of popular science also draws on illuminating references from art history, contemporary media culture, and a range of first-person interviews with some actual human women. Offering a level-headed and fresh perspective on a contentious issue, Curvology will be a fascinating, controversial, and highly newsworthy read.

Biographie de l'auteur :

DAVID BAINBRIDGE was trained in veterinary surgery and zoology at Cambridge University, where he now teaches Clinical Veterinary Anatomy. He is the author of four previous books: on pregnancy, on the biology of sex and sexuality, on the brain, and most recently Teenagers: A Natural History (Portobello, 2009) and Middle Age: A Natural History (Portobello, 2012). www.davidbainbridge.org

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Portobello Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1846275504
• ISBN 13: 9781846275500
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 240