Isbn: 9780262047531 - the language of the face: stories of its uniquely expressive features (25 risultati)

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condizione: Fine. LIKE NEW!!! Has a red or black remainder mark on bottom/exterior edge of pages.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Very Good Condition - May show some limited signs of wear and may have a remainder mark. Pages and dust cover are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Hardcover in Dust Jacket with only minor shelf-wear; book is clean, unmarked. In stock. Ships from MN, USA.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. A broad and riveting cultural history of physiognomy, exploring how the desire to divine deeper meaning from our looks has compelled humans for millennia.A broad and riveting cultural history of physiognomy, exploring how the desire to divine deeper meaning from our looks has compelled humans for millennia.How do you read a face? For thousands of years, artists, philosophers, and scientists have explored the question of what our outer appearance might reveal about our inner selves. In The Language of the Face, a marvelously comprehensive exploration of the pseudoscience of physiognomy, Frank Gonzalez-Crussi considers over a millennium's worth of primary sources to paint a splendid portrait of the face's cultural symbology.Gonzalez-Crussi, an acclaimed pathologist and writer, transcends disciplines with a singular balance of depth and levity. Blending literary analysis of both ancient and modern texts with the insights of medical anthropology, his narrative ranges from an investigation into "nasal semiotics"-a subject whose legacy persists most destructively in myths of racial typology-to equally astute analyses of the thrills of the erotic kiss, the diagnostic art of astrology, and the enlightening qualities of supposed ugliness. While our appearances may ultimately be no more than surface-level signifiers of identity, Gonzalez-Crussi's work is anything but superficial in its treatment of the consummately human urge to find profound meaning amidst seemingly arbitrary attributes. As rigorously researched as it is wildly entertaining, The Language of the Face is a vibrant contribution to both the emerging field of medical humanities and the popular understanding of aesthetics and physiology at large. "This book offers an original, multifaceted view of physiognomy, which invites the reader to reflect on the mystery of the human face"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: New.

Hardback. Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New. 2023. Hardcover. . . . . .

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 256 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.02 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New. 2023. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condizione: New. In English.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condizione: New. Brand New.

Hardback. Condizione: New.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A broad and riveting cultural history of physiognomy, exploring how the desire to divine deeper meaning from our looks has compelled humans for millennia.How do you read a face For thousands of years, artists, philosophers, and scientists have explored the question of what our outer appearance might reveal about our inner selves. In The Language of the Face, a marvelously comprehensive exploration of the pseudoscience of physiognomy, Frank Gonzalez-Crussi considers over a millennium's worth of primary sources to paint a splendid portrait of the face's cultural symbology. Gonzalez-Crussi, an acclaimed pathologist and writer, transcends disciplines with a singular balance of depth and levity. Blending literary analysis of both ancient and modern texts with the insights of medical anthropology, his narrative ranges from an investigation into "nasal semiotics"a subject whose legacy persists most destructively in myths of racial typologyto equally astute analyses of the thrills of the erotic kiss, the diagnostic art of astrology, and the enlightening qualities of supposed ugliness. While our appearances may ultimately be no more than surface-level signifiers of identity, Gonzalez-Crussi's work is anything but superficial in its treatment of the consummately human urge to find profound meaning amidst seemingly arbitrary attributes. As rigorously researched as it is wildly entertaining, The Language of the Face is a vibrant contribution to both the emerging field of medical humanities and the popular understanding of aesthetics and physiology at large.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. A broad and riveting cultural history of physiognomy, exploring how the desire to divine deeper meaning from our looks has compelled humans for millennia.A broad and riveting cultural history of physiognomy, exploring how the desire to divine deeper meaning from our looks has compelled humans for millennia.How do you read a face? For thousands of years, artists, philosophers, and scientists have explored the question of what our outer appearance might reveal about our inner selves. In The Language of the Face, a marvelously comprehensive exploration of the pseudoscience of physiognomy, Frank Gonzalez-Crussi considers over a millennium's worth of primary sources to paint a splendid portrait of the face's cultural symbology.Gonzalez-Crussi, an acclaimed pathologist and writer, transcends disciplines with a singular balance of depth and levity. Blending literary analysis of both ancient and modern texts with the insights of medical anthropology, his narrative ranges from an investigation into "nasal semiotics"-a subject whose legacy persists most destructively in myths of racial typology-to equally astute analyses of the thrills of the erotic kiss, the diagnostic art of astrology, and the enlightening qualities of supposed ugliness. While our appearances may ultimately be no more than surface-level signifiers of identity, Gonzalez-Crussi's work is anything but superficial in its treatment of the consummately human urge to find profound meaning amidst seemingly arbitrary attributes. As rigorously researched as it is wildly entertaining, The Language of the Face is a vibrant contribution to both the emerging field of medical humanities and the popular understanding of aesthetics and physiology at large. "This book offers an original, multifaceted view of physiognomy, which invites the reader to reflect on the mystery of the human face"-- Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Gebunden. Condizione: New. Frank Gonzalez-Crussi is Professor Emeritus of Pathology at Northwestern University&rsquos Feinberg School of Medicine, where he specialized in pediatric pathology. He is the author of 22 books in both English and Spanish, including The Body Fant.

Hardback. Condizione: New.