all Products Life Sciences Science Super discounted books

Adam's Navel: A Natural and Cultural History of the Human Form

Sims, Michael

Select Format

Print Book

Paperback

Item Condition New

$24.00 USD $37.50 USD

$24.00 USD

~~$37.50 USD~~ $24.00 USD

Sale Sold out

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Quantity

View full details

In this amusing and brilliantly conceived book, Michael Sims introduces you to your body. Moving from head to toe, Sims blends cultural history with evolutionary theory to produce a wonderfully original narrative in which he analyzes the visible parts of the body. In this fascinating brew of science and storytelling, readers encounter not only accessible explanations of the mechanics of their anatomy, but also the layers of mythology, religious lore, history, Darwinian theory, and popular culture that have helped to shape our understanding of any given body part. A titillating and unique book, Adam's Navel is learned and entertaining, a marvelous lens through which to study the form we all inhabit--but may not really understand.

Accessories:

No Accessory

Publisher

WRITERS DIGEST

Bisac Major Subject

Science

Binding Type

Paperback

Country Of Origin

Number Of Units

Length

7.68 Inches

Barcode Indicator

ISBN

Width

5.24 Inches

Publication Date

2004-06-29

Height

0.65 Inches

ISBN 10

0142004642

Weight

0.52 Pounds

Book EAN

9780142004647

Target Audiance

Adults

User reviews will be displayed here...

Item added to your cart

Adam's Navel: A Natural and Cultural History of the Human Form