Skin : a Natural History.

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We expose it, cover it, paint it, tattoo it, scar it, and pierce it. Our intimate connection with the world, skin protects us while advertising our health, our identity, and our individuality. This dazzling synthetic overview is a complete guidebook to the pliable covering that makes us who we are....

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Jablonski, Nina G.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: University of California Press, 2013.
Temas:
Skin.
MEDICAL > Physiology.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Human Anatomy & Physiology.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Beauty & Grooming.
REFERENCE > Personal & Practical Guides.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Physical.
Skin
0 nonfiction.
anthropology.
art.
beauty.
biological context.
biology.
body and society.
body art.
cultural anthropology.
cultural criticism.
cultural identity.
cultural studies.
engaging.
evolution.
health.
human body.
human skin.
humanity.
identity.
individuality.
life sciences.
mammals.
natural history.
natural science.
natural.
page turner.
physical.
public health.
race issues.
science ethics.
science.
social science.
sociology.
tattoos.
various prejudices.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgments; Preface to the 2013 Edition; Introduction; 1 Skin Laid Bare; 2 History; 3 Sweat; 4 Skin and Sun; 5 Skin's Dark Secret; 6 Color; Color Plates and Maps; 7 Touch; 8 Emotions, Sex, and Skin; 9 Wear and Tear; 10 Statements; 11 Future Skin; Glossary; Notes; References; Index.

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