This classic work by Ernest A. Hooton explores the biological basis of beauty and aesthetics. Hooton argues that beauty is largely a result of evolutionary processes, and he looks at the role beauty and attraction play in human behavior and mate selection. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in evolutionary psychology, aesthetics, or anthropology.

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