The Evolution of the Smile: From Survival to Significance - Couverture souple

Sharma, Sandhya; Khurana, Charu

 
9786208444044: The Evolution of the Smile: From Survival to Significance
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 6208444047 ISBN 13 : 9786208444044
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

The Evolution of the Smile: From Survival to Significance explores the smile’s transformation from a primal survival tool to a powerful cultural symbol. Tracing its roots through evolutionary biology, the book examines how facial muscles, neural pathways, and dental changes shaped human expression. Teeth, central to this evolution, adapted with diet and influenced the social smile. Beyond biology, the meaning of smiling varies across cultures—signaling warmth, masking discomfort, or conveying status. The book delves into the psychology behind smiling, its impact on brain chemistry, and its role in empathy. It also reveals ancient dental practices and today’s digital enhancements, questioning authenticity in a curated age. This interdisciplinary journey uncovers how smiling reflects emotion, identity, and our shared humanity.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
6208444047
ISBN 13 
9786208444044
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
116
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
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