Bodywatching

a field guide to the human species

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Author

Desmond Morris

Publication

1985 - Crown, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

64,000 words, Guess

Page Count

256 pages

Identifiers

Open LibraryOL2532080M
ISBN-100517558149
OCLC Control Number12108016
Internet Archivebodywatchingfiel00morr
Library of Congress Control Number85012736

and 2 more

LibraryThing3300630
Goodreads1303050

Classifications

DDC612
LCCQM26 .M67 1985

Description

"A Field Guide to the Human Species. On the twenty lavishly illustrated stops along the journey from hair to toes each part of the body is considered from every conceivable angle - anatomy, behaviour, evolution, history and culture. Desmond Morris explores th intriguing (and occasionally bizarre) modifications society has imposed. He explains the reasons behind adornment by painting or tattoing and the mutilation of shaving, cutting and piercing, with a diverting discussion of the role of each body part in the world of magic and religious symbolism"--Publisher's description.

Description

"This book is a visual celebration of the human form, with Desmond Morris leading us on a vastly entertaining and informative anecdotal guided tour of the body as he explores every visible body unit. He describes how each part works and how it signals emotions and attitudes or beliefs in the different cultures of the world."--[book jacket].