Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-264) and index.
Contents:
Fish face : a brief tour of the face and its origins -- Seeing faces : how we recognize faces and why we like them -- A baby's bias : born to be fascinated by faces -- Beauty in balance : the proportions that really are universally attractive -- His and hers : how sex hormones influence our looks and our attraction to others -- The point of beauty : the face you get and the face you leave -- Fit face : how our health is reflected in our faces -- Wither the face : on the cuteness of babies and the effects of time -- Faces with attitude : how the personality we seek in a partner guides our face tastes -- All in the family : how parents and peers shape our attraction to faces -- Love potions : transforming attraction to love.
Summary:
If eyes are the windows to the soul, what does the rest of a face reveal about its owner? In this smart and engaging exploration of the latest discoveries in neuroscience, face psychology pioneer David Perrett reveals why we are more attracted to some faces than to others and how our experiences shape this attraction. Dismantling common myths, Perrett shows how hormones affect our perception of faces, why facial beauty changes with time, why everyone thinks babies are cute, and much more. This fascinating and surprising look at the science of the face will change how you view your reflection forever.--From publisher description.
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