ABSTRACT

Do we read character in faces? What information do faces actually provide? What are the social and psychological consequences of reading character in faces? Zebrowitz unmasks the face and provides the first systematic, scientific account of our tendency to judge people by their appearance. Offering an in-depth discussion of two appearance qualities that influence our impressions of others—“baby-faceness” and “attractiveness”—and an analysis of these impressions, Zebrowitz has written an accessible and valuable book for professionals and general readers alike.

chapter 1|13 pages

Judging a Book by Its Cover

chapter 2|26 pages

What’s in a Face?

chapter 3|24 pages

The Bases of Reading Faces

chapter 4|19 pages

A Baby’s Face Is Disarming

chapter 5|33 pages

The Boons and the Banes of a Babyface

chapter 6|24 pages

Analyzing Attractiveness

chapter 7|20 pages

The Advantages of Attractiveness

chapter 9|24 pages

Phasing Out Face Effects

chapter 10|6 pages

Unmasking the Face