A tour of the female body by the best-selling behaviorist author of Manwatching places a particular emphasis on the evolutionary functions of various physiological traits, in a volume that also addresses societal perceptions of the ideal female form. Reprint. 20,000 first printing. Internationally bestselling author and world-famous human behaviorist Desmond Morris turns his attention to the female form, taking the reader on a guided tour of the female body from head to toe. Highlighting the evolutionary functions of various physiological traits, Morris's study explores the various forms of enhancement and constraint that human societies have developed in the quest for the perfect female form. This is very much vintage Desmond Morris, delivered in his trademark voice: direct, clear, focused, and communicating what is often complex detail in simple language. In THE NAKED WOMAN, Desmond builds on his unrivalled experience as an observer of the human animal while tackling one of his most fascinating and challenging subjects to date. Picture Credits vii Acknowledgements viii Introduction ix The Evolution 1(4) The Hair 5(17) The Brow 22(13) The Ears 35(10) The Eyes 45(16) The Nose 61(10) The Cheeks 71(8) The Lips 79(14) The Mouth 93(9) The Neck 102(8) The Shoulders 110(7) The Arms 117(9) The Hands 126(16) The Breasts 142(18) The Waist 160(9) The Hips 169(5) The Belly 174(10) The Back 184(8) The Pubic Hair 192(11) The Genitals 203(17) The Buttocks 220(14) The Legs 234(14) The Feet 248(9) References 257(10) Index 267