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Book Synopsis: A provocative and thoroughly researched inquiry into what we find beautiful and why, skewering the myth that the pursuit of beauty is a learned behavior. In Survival of the Prettiest, Nancy Etcoff, a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and a practicing psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, argues that beauty is neither a cultural construction, an invention of the fashion industry, nor a backlash against feminism—it’s in our biology. Beauty, she explains, is an essential and ineradicable part of human nature that is revered and ferociously pursued in nearly every civilization—and for good reason. Those features to which we are most attracted are often signals of fertility and fecundity. When seen in the context of a Darwinian struggle for survival, our sometimes extreme attempts to attain beauty—both to become beautiful ourselves and to acquire an attractive partner—suddenly become much more understandable. Moreover, if we understand how the desire for beauty is innate, then we can begin to work in our own interests, and not just the interests of our genetic tendencies.
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In today's world, beauty is often seen as a subjective concept, influenced by cultural trends and societal standards. But what if I told you that beauty is actually hardwired into our DNA? Introducing "Survival of the Prettiest: The Science of Beauty," a groundbreaking book by Nancy Etcoff that delves deep into the biology behind our perception of beauty.
As a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and a renowned psychologist, Etcoff brings her expertise to uncover the truth about beauty. She argues that beauty is not just a learned behavior or a product of the fashion industry, but an essential part of human nature. Our attraction to beauty is deeply rooted in our biological instincts - it is a signal of fertility and fecundity, traits that have ensured the survival of our species for centuries.
By understanding the innate desire for beauty, we can begin to embrace our own natural inclinations. We no longer have to see beauty as a source of insecurity, but as a way to harness our own genetic tendencies. "Survival of the Prettiest" empowers us to explore our own potential for beauty and find ways to enhance our own attractiveness.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore the science behind beauty and discover a new perspective on what it means to be beautiful. Take the first step and dive into the fascinating world of "Survival of the Prettiest: The Science of Beauty" by Nancy Etcoff. Get your copy today and unlock the secrets of beauty!
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