People have long been interested in the complexities of human beauty, but until
recently the science of attractiveness was largely left to poets, playwrights, p
hilosophers, and artists. This book begins the task of providing a scientific lo
ok at physical attraction, by offering an overview of scholarly work on physical
beauty, culture, evolution and other aspects of human attractiveness. The Psych
ology of Physical Attraction begins by discussing the role of evolution in the d
evelopment of what it means to be 'attractive' in contemporary society.
