Curvology by David Bainbridge

Curvology by David Bainbridge

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The first zoological account of female body shape, from our ancestral past to our surgically-enhanced future

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Curvology by David Bainbridge

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.
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
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ISBN 13 9781846275500
ISBN 10 1846275504
Titre Curvology
Auteur David Bainbridge
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Granta Books
Année de publication 2015-02-05
Nombre de pages 240
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