The Body in Motion: Its Evolution and Design
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (861 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1556439709 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Learned a Lot This book has really helped me understand the interactions of the major portions of human anatomy, as well as how each individual area works (the forearm and the shoulder were especially helpful for me). In combination with Jay Dicharry's Anatomy for Runners: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed, and Injury Prevention (I bought the Kindle edition), I can see a number of ways to perform better. The final chapter of this book didn't do much for me, but everything before that was very. Design Fulfillment walt At the end of this fine book, the author writes, "The human organism is the most complex piece of machinery on the planet, a thing so vast that it is a world unto itself."In this book, Theodore Dimon describes how the structure of the human body relates to its functioning. Along and along, he inserts strong hints as to how its most efficient working should proceed. Each anatomical point is illustrated by terrific drawings by G. David Brown, and these visuals are a real aid to understanding. The b. Not just the "how" but the why . This is a great book. The diagrams perfectly illustrate the concepts the text clearly describe the functions of each muscle, muscle group and joint articulation. I highly recommend this book as an addition to any anatomy curriculum. It not only get into the "hows" AND the "why's" of musculo-skeletal structures. It explains them in a straightforward and narrative manner. The writing style makes it an easy and very interesting read. You won't fall asleep or pull your hair out like you would trying
has written an extraordinarily clear and useful book that is grounded, not only in extensive research and scholarship but, just as importantly, in experiential knowledge based on Dimon’s training and practical work with movement and posture over the past thirty years. This essential work is immensely readable, enjoyable, and full of both practical wisdom and profound insight.” —Anne Bluethenthal, dancer, teacher, and choreographer “The Body in Motion is an outstanding book. —Seymour Simmons III, EdD, professor of art and art education, Wi
. He received both master's and doctorate degrees in education from Harvard University. He is a widely recognized expert in the Alexander Technique, a practical method for improving ease and freedom of movement, balance, support, and coordination. Theodore Dimon, Jr., EdD, is the founder and director of the Dimon Institute (dimoninstitute) in New York City, where he lives
In The Body in Motion, author Theodore Dimon confronts a simple yet crucial task: to make sense of our amazing design. This comprehensive guide demonstrates the functions and evolution of specific body systems, explaining how they cooperate to form an upright, intelligent, tool-making marvel, capable of great technological and artistic achievement. Central to the book is the idea that it is our upright posture that makes it possible for us to move in an infinite variety of ways, to manipulate objects, to form speech, and to perform the complex rotational movements that underlie many of our most sophisticated skills. These systems, Dimon argues persuasively, have helped us build, invent, create art, explore the world, and imbue life with a contemplative, spiritual dimension that would otherwise not exist.. Enhanced with 162 beautifully rendered full-color illustrations, the book opens with an introduction to the origins of movement, leading the reader on a journey through time and evolution—from fish to amphibian, quadruped to primate—showing how humans became the preeminent moving beings on the planet.Delving deeper into our upright support system, The Body in Motion clearly describes the workings of the hands and upper limbs; the pelvic girdle; the feet and lower limbs; b