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Man, The Tottering Biped

Submitted by Jean Fischer on Tue, 04/05/2021 - 15:26
Subtitle: 
The evolution of his posture, poise and skill
By: 
Phillip V. Tobias.
Material type: 
Book (unspecified type)
AT Focus: 
Alexander Technique
1982
Format: 
Paperback
Language: 
English
ISBN/ISSN/DOI: 
ISBN 0858232448 / 978-0858232440
Publisher: 
Committee in Postgraduate Medical Education (Australia)
Additional notes: 
Republished in 1992 by Transpareon Press.
Mouritz Bibliography
Topic area: 
anatomy and physiology
Cover image: 
Biblio ID: 
TOB982PE9
Base ID: 
TOB982PE9
Mouritz description: 
Subtitled ‘The evolution of his posture, poise and skill’ this booklet contains a summary for the layman of the various muscles' and bones' adjustments necessary for bipedalism in humans. Speech and the r(tm)le of the nervous system are discussed. A short biography of Dart is given as well as his view on poise and skill. The Technique is mentioned though not introduced. Phillip V. Tobias worked closely with Dart for many years.

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