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Survival Of The Prettiest: The Science Of Beauty
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A Provocative And Thoroughly Researched Inquiry Into What We Find Beautiful And Why, Skewering The Myth That The Pursuit Of Beauty Is A Learned Behavior.In Survival Of The Prettiest, Nancy Etcoff, A Faculty Member At Harvard Medical School And A Practicing Psychologist At Massachusetts General Hospital, Argues That Beauty Is Neither A Cultural Construction, An Invention Of The Fashion Industry, Nor A Backlash Against Feminismits In Our Biology.Beauty, She Explains, Is An Essential And Ineradicable Part Of Human Nature That Is Revered And Ferociously Pursued In Nearly Every Civilizationand For Good Reason. Those Features To Which We Are Most Attracted Are Often Signals Of Fertility And Fecundity. When Seen In The Context Of A Darwinian Struggle For Survival, Our Sometimes Extreme Attempts To Attain Beautyboth To Become Beautiful Ourselves And To Acquire An Attractive Partnersuddenly Become Much More Understandable. Moreover, If We Understand How The Desire For Beauty Is Innate, Then We Can Begin To Work In Our Own Interests, And Not Just The Interests Of Our Genetic Tendencies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Survival of the Prettiest'? A: 'Survival of the Prettiest' explores the biological basis of beauty and argues that our attraction to beauty is rooted in our evolutionary history, rather than being solely a cultural construct.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Survival of the Prettiest' is Nancy Etcoff, who is a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and a practicing psychologist.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: 'Survival of the Prettiest' falls under the category of Personal Transformation and combines elements of psychology, biology, and cultural studies.
- Q: When was 'Survival of the Prettiest' published? A: 'Survival of the Prettiest' was published on July 11, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Survival of the Prettiest' contains 336 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'Survival of the Prettiest' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for anyone interested in psychology? A: Yes, 'Survival of the Prettiest' is suitable for readers interested in psychology, as it delves into the psychological aspects of beauty and attraction.
- Q: Does the book provide scientific evidence for its claims? A: Yes, Nancy Etcoff supports her arguments with thorough research and scientific evidence, making it a well-researched inquiry into beauty.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the biological and evolutionary factors that influence our perceptions of beauty and how these affect human behavior.
- Q: Is there any specific target audience for this book? A: 'Survival of the Prettiest' is aimed at a general audience interested in beauty, psychology, and human behavior, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.