# Adam's Navel

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- Authors: [Michael Sims](https://www.bookquiver.com/michael-sims)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2003-07-31

## Description

A tour of the body, telling the natural (evolutionary) history of each part, and the cultural history that records our response to it. Starting with the head, it moves down, chapter-by-chapter to end with the feet. Chapter titles include Samson'sHair, What's an Eye Without an Eyebrow? A Brief History of Navel-Gazing and Why do Men Have Nipples? With memorable insights, amusing anecdotes and revelations on every page.

## Editions

### Adam's Navel

- Publisher: penguin_books
- ISBN: 978-01-4200-464-7
- Pages: 352
- Published: 2004-06-29
- Language: en_US

### Adam's Navel

- Publisher: Penguin
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-01-4193-476-1
- Published: 2003-07-31
- Language: en_GB