The body in question

by Jonathan Miller

Book Overview

In this original and highly entertaining book, Dr. Jonathan Miller considers the functioning of the body as a subject of private experience. He explores our attitudes towards our bodies, our... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394747461
• Release Date: January 1982
• Publisher: Vintage Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Illuminating Education

This ecclectic book should be read by every student of science, medicine, psychology, philosophy, or art. It's use of metaphore and analogy to explain and elucidate breaks down the traditional barriers and heightens understanding in all the disciplines.

I've read this book more than once.

This is one of the best books ever written about the human body. It's a book that I have reread more than once because there's so much in it that I don't want to forget. It's entertaining, delightful and interesting.