Montagu, Ashley, 1905-1999

Touching : the human significance of the skin / Ashley Montagu. - Third edition. - xv, 494 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. - Perennial Library . - Perennial Library. .

Previous edition, 1978.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface to the First Edition -- Preface to the Second Edition -- Preface to the Third Edition -- Acknowledgments -- The Mind of the Skin -- The Womb of Time -- Breastfeeding -- Tender, Loving Care -- The Physiological Effects of Touching -- Skin and Sex -- Growth and Development -- Culture and Contact -- Touch and Age -- Envoi -- Therapeutic Touch -- The Effects upon the Mother of Removal of the Infant Immediately after Birth -- References -- Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Appendix 1. Appendix 2.

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Touch--Psychological aspects
Skin--Psychological aspects
Touch--Social aspects
Health.
Communication.
Skin Physiological Phenomena
Touch.

BF275 / .M66 1986b

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