The Naked Woman

The Naked Woman

"The Naked Woman" (2004) is a book by zoologist Desmond Morris.

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name = The Naked Woman
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author = Desmond Morris
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language = English
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genre = Popular science
publisher = Vintage UK Random House
release_date = 2004
pages = 276
isbn = ISBN 0-09-945358-4

It describes the female body from an evolutionary point of view.It is divided in several chapters, each dedicated to a part of the body, from "hair" to "foot".For each, Morris explains the structure and function of the part, discusses its evolution, the social importance throughout human history, and the artificial modifications and decorations employed by different cultures.

After a chapter on evolution, the following 22 chapters are dedicated respectively to:
hair, brow, ears, eyes, nose, cheeks, lips, mouth, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, breasts, waist, hips, belly, back, pubic hair, genitals, buttocks, legs, and feet.


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