The plight of the American Indian, the real meaning of equal opportunity, and sociogenic brain damage are among the subjects examined by Professor Montagu in this edition of his classic work.

"An iconoclast, Montagu wields his encyclopedic knowledge of physical anthropology to show how women's biological, genetic, and physical characteristics make her not only man's equal, but his superior.

Studies the issue of race to clarify the reader's thinking by looking at race and society, culture, and psychological factors.

In this new, revised edition of his landmark book, Montagu compels us to reevaluate the way we think about growth and development, in all its phases, throughout life.

Dr. Montagu here devotes special attention to the relation of the skin and touching to mental and physical health; the discovery of the immunological functions of the skin; the importance of touching, especially for older people; a ...

"A pioneering work."--Steven Smith, University of Essex