{"product_id":"physiognomy-at-the-crossroad-of-magic-science-and-the-arts","title":"Physiognomy at the Crossroad of Magic, Science, and the Arts","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePhysiognomy: History, Science, and Cultural Implications by Massimo Ciavolella, Valeria Finucci, and Megan Tomlinson explores the evolution of the study of facial features and expressions as indicators of character, ethnicity, and social traits. Tracing its roots from magic, religion, and early medicine to contemporary concerns with wellness, beauty, and reconstructive surgery, the book situates physiognomy at the intersection of art, science, and culture. It examines how cranio-facial neurophysiology, psychology, and surgical practice have intersected with physiognomic thought over centuries. The essays also address its historical associations with phrenology, craniology, and eugenic policies, as well as its entanglement with racial and social biases. By providing a chronological and interdisciplinary perspective, the book highlights both the scientific and socio-cultural significance of physiognomy across history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTraces the historical development of physiognomy from classical roots to modern applications in wellness and cosmetic surgery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eExplores the relationship between facial study, cranio-facial neurophysiology, and psychology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAnalyzes the intersections of physiognomy with phrenology, craniology, and eugenic policies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eExamines socio-cultural, philosophical, and artistic dimensions of facial expression and character interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHighlights both positive and negative influences of physiognomic thought on Western socio-cultural history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIntegrates perspectives from art, literature, spirituality, science, and cultural studies for a multidisciplinary approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ De Gruyter; 1st edition (September 23, 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3111212742\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3111212746\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dermatology Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44954451116167,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7294\/6823\/files\/content_6d8e0427-6c67-4dd3-8f31-934efac59341.jpg?v=1782167527","url":"https:\/\/dermatologylibrary.online\/products\/physiognomy-at-the-crossroad-of-magic-science-and-the-arts","provider":"Dermatology Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}