The neck : A natural and cultural history / Kent Dunlap.

Preface : vital & vulnerable
Why & what : the rationale and contents of the neck
Posture & pose : holding the head
Panorama & gesture : moving the head
Tubes & transport : conduits to the torso
Pace & scaffolding : hormones of the neck
Word & flesh : speech and song at the neck
Courtship & attraction : sexual communication at the neck
Membership & status : signaling identity at the neck
Power & politics : aggression and control at the neck
Shields & saints : protection and healing at the neck
Epilogue : created & crafted : the necks of pottery vases.