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Adam's Navel: A Natural and Cultural History of the Human Form
Adam's Navel A Natural and Cultural History of the Human Form
Author: Michael Sims
A witty and informed survey, Adam's Navel is a unique brew of science, history, and storytelling that illuminates our perception, exploitation, and celebration of the human body. — Moving from head to toe in twelve chapters, Michael Sims blends cultural history with evolutionary theory to produce a wonderfully original narrative. "No part ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780670032242
ISBN-10: 0670032247
Publication Date: 7/28/2003
Pages: 333
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Publisher: Viking Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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fluffier than i had hoped
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It's a blend of human anatomical trivia, biological information, and literary and cultural references. The chapters are divided up by body parts. It's very upbeat and cute. More fun to read for the layperson than someone with a bio/physio background.
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