Introduction: Looks, lookism, and the media
Older than civilization
Pass the genes, please : how looks drive dating, courtship, and marriage
As the twig is bent : how attractiveness affects family dynamics
Readin', ritin', rithmetic 'n' ridicule
The job is looking good
Rendering judgment : how looks affect courtroom results
Physiognomy and public service
Seeing is believing
The dark side of physical attractiveness
What price for good looks?
The big business of beauty
Epilogue: Rising above the effects of lookism.