Touching: The Human Significance of the Skin by Ashley Montagu, Jeanne Montague
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(Paperback - 3rd ed)
- Pub. Date: September 1986
- 512pp
- Sales Rank: 250,014
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: September 1986
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Format: Paperback, 512pp
- Sales Rank: 250,014
- ISBN-13: 9780060960285
- ISBN: 0060960280
- Edition Number: 3
- Edition Description: 3rd ed
Synopsis
A groundbreaking achievement when it was first published in 1971, this moving and absorbing examination of the importance of tactile interaction-touching-on all facets of human development is now brought thoroughly up to date in light of research since 1978. 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 demonstration of the harmfulness of newfangled methods of dealing with the newborn; gender differences; new experimental studies on the deprivation effect; the relation between touching and imaging; and the uses of touching in psychotherapeutic situations.
Annotation
With more than 300,000 copies sold this landmark book is an impressive examination of the importance of teaching.
Jules Older
The mother and father of all books written on touch.
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Touching: The Human Significance of the Skinby Anonymous
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July 21, 2001: I read this book with great interest. It is an excellent book with profound implications. While researching for information on psychological wholeness, healing, happiness, and 'affirmation' (see works by Dr. Conrad Baars & Dr. Anna Terruwe) I came across this book. I recommend incorporating the information in this book with information in the books listed below for real 'psychological wholeness.' [Conrad Baars website has further information and more book ideas]
Touching: The Human Significance of the Skinby Anonymous
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May 15, 2000: I enjoyed reading this book called Touching:The Human Significance of the Skin. I had to do an assignment on my career Dermatology and this novel gave me tons of insight. Just flipping through the pages will make your mind soar. It contains tons of info about skin. You should read this novel if you are interested in a career of Dermatology or if you just like to read. C-Art (eighth grade Middle School of Pleasantville)
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