David Perrett (Books)

David Perrett Books

David Perrett is an internationally recognized leader in the field of face perception and the study of human attractiveness. His work has appeared in the most prestigious scientific journals and is often featured in the popular press around the world. Perrett's research focuses on face perception, including facial cues to health, the effects of physiological conditions on facial appearance, and facial preferences in social settings. He pioneered the use of computer graphics to study the perception of facial attributes such as beauty, health, and personality.

In Your Face

283 pages
10 hours of reading

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If eyes are the windows to the soul, what does the rest of a face reveal about its owner? In this smart and engaging exploration of the latest discoveries in neuroscience, face psychology pioneer David Perrett reveals why we are more attracted to some faces than to others and how our experiences shape this attraction. Dismantling common myths, Perrett shows how hormones affect our perception of faces, why facial beauty changes with time, why everyone thinks babies are cute, and much more. This fascinating and surprising look at the science of the face will change how you view your reflection forever.--From publisher description.