The Naked Man: A Study of the Male Body - Hardcover

Morris, Desmond

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312385307 ISBN 13: 9780312385309

Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books, 2009

Synopsis

Following on the international success of The Naked Woman, Desmond Morris investigates another 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 exagerated by local customs and changes in social fashions. This is the natural history of man, viewing him as a fascinating specimen of a far-from-rare, but nevertheless endangered species.

The Naked Man is written from a zoologist’s perspective and packed full of scientific fact, engaging anecdote and thoughtprovoking conclusions, including a controversial chapter examining male sexuality. It is an altogether intriguing read.

About this title

Review:

'This is a book that every man should read.' -- Sunday Express

'entertaining...' -- Herald

`Morris defined..what we know today as "body language" and his influence on the nations...armchair psychoanalysts must never be underrated.' -- The Sunday Telegraph

`a refreshing celebration of the wonder that is the human male.' -- New Scientist

`a thought-provoking look at the evolutionary success story that is the human male.' -- Daily Express

`fascinating...Morris's witty, informative and closely argued account carries considerable conviction.' -- Daily Mail

`with the publication of The Naked Ape, Morris found a winning formula...' -- Evening Standard

`a refreshing celebration of the wonder that is the human male.'
-- New Scientist

Book Description:

'A refreshing celebration of the wonder that is the human male' - New Scientist

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0312385307
• ISBN 13: 9780312385309
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 280