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The Naked Man: A study of the male body

By Desmond Morris

Book information

Publisher
Vintage Books
Year
2009
ISBN
9780099506232, 9780099506232
Open Library ID
OL24084798M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
135 MB (141285175 bytes)
Pages
163\163
Topic
Biology Zoology
Library
demonoid.me
Time added
2011-04-11 19:55:47

Description

No life form has had a greater impact on this planet than the human male. What is it that has made his legacy so utterly distinct from that of all other life forms, including even the human female? Following on from the international success of The Naked Woman , Desmond Morris investigates this intriguing evolutionary success story. The Naked Man is a study of the masculine body from head to toe, examining biological features of the male anatomy in illuminating detail, and describing the many ways in which these features have been modified, suppressed or exaggerated by local customs and changes in social fashions. This is a natural history of man, viewing him as a fascinating specimen of a far from rare, but nevertheless endangered species. As with its companion title, The Naked Man is written from a zoologist’s perspective and packed full of scientific fact, engaging anecdote and thought-provoking conclusions, including a controversial chapter examining male sexuality.

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