Review: The Naked Man by Desmond Morris

FORTY years on from The Naked Ape, but just a few since The Naked Female, Desmond Morris now takes us on a zoological safari of the naked human male. From the hair on his head right down to his feet, Morris gives the evolutionary explanations for the anatomy of the male body, making sure we never forget our ape origins. He also describes how various bodily features have been modified by a variety of cultures and trends. While some scientists are asking if men have a future – in light of the fragile Y-chromosome – this is a refreshing…