| Description |
282 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-271) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: Looks, lookism, and the media -- Older than civilization -- Pass the genes, please : how looks drive dating, courtship, and marriage -- As the twig is bent : how attractiveness affects family dynamics -- Readin', ritin', rithmetic 'n' ridicule -- The job is looking good -- Rendering judgment : how looks affect courtroom results -- Physiognomy and public service -- Seeing is believing -- The dark side of physical attractiveness -- What price for good looks? -- The big business of beauty -- Epilogue: Rising above the effects of lookism. |
| Subject |
Interpersonal attraction.
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Interpersonal attraction. |
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Beauty, Personal -- Social aspects.
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Beauty, Personal -- Social aspects. |
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Beauty, Personal. |
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Human body -- Social aspects.
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Human body -- Social aspects. |
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Sexual attraction.
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Sexual attraction. |
| ISBN |
9780814480540 |
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0814480543 |
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