Adam's Navel - A Natural and Cultural History of the Human Body (Color Illustrations): A Natural and Cultural History of the Human Body (Color Illustrations)

Author: Mike Sims
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: As self-proclaimed the most advanced beings on Earth, humans can imagine the appearance of angels in their wildest dreams, yet they remain mere mortals with flesh and blood. In disappointment, we can read "The Belly of Adam: A Natural and Cultural History of the Human Body" by American writer Mike Sims. After reading it, we will be enlightened and realize how amazing our bodies inherited from our ancestors truly are. "The Belly of Adam: A Natural and Cultural History of the Human Body" combines scientific rigor with storytelling. While providing simple and easy-to-understand anatomical explanations of the human body, it also weaves dry Darwinian evolution and trendy popular culture into the text. For example, in the chapter on hands, we can learn about how tiny hand nerves work, the history of handshakes, the relationship between gestures and language, and even how the writer Proust evaluated our hands, which are so important. The book also covers the history of breastfeeding, why we cry, the art and science of reading lips, and more. In the chapter on noses, you can find out why the philosopher Nietzsche said his inspiration was all in his nose. From Louis Armstrong's scarred lips to the fangs of Count Dracula, "The Belly of Adam: A Natural and Cultural History of the Human Body" is like a feast for the human body. After reading it, we can gain insight into our bodies, which we inhabit yet know so little about, and experience a thrilling journey through the human body. Along the way, we walk through the long history of human evolution and savor the wonders of the human body.