Survival of the Prettiest
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What’s it about?
Why do we find certain faces beautiful? This book reveals that beauty is a biological signal of health and fertility, not a cultural invention.
You’ll learn
- Beauty is an evolved signal of genetic fitness
- Symmetry and averageness are universally attractive
- Attractive people enjoy real social and economic advantages
- Understanding beauty's origins can free us from unrealistic standards