On the Other Hand : Left Hand, Right Brain, Mental Disorder, and History Hardback
by Howard I. Kushner
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Since the late Stone Age, approximately 10 percent of humans have been left-handed, yet for most of human history left-handedness has been stigmatized.
In On the Other Hand, Howard I. Kushner traces the impact of left-handedness on human cognition, behavior, culture, and health.
A left-hander himself, Kushner has long been interested in the meanings associated with left-handedness, and ultimately with whether hand preference can even be defined in a significant way.
As he explores the medical and cultural history of left-handedness, Kushner describes the associated taboos, rituals, and stigma from around the globe.
The words "left" and "left hand" have negative connotations in all languages, and left-handers have even historically been viewed as disabled. In this comprehensive history of left-handedness, Kushner asks why left-handedness exists.
He examines the relationship-if any-between handedness, linguistics, and learning disabilities, reveals how toleration of left-handedness serves as a barometer of wider cultural toleration and permissiveness, and wonders why the reported number of left-handers is significantly lower in Asia and Africa than in the West. Written in a lively style that mixes personal biography with scholarly research, On the Other Hand tells a comprehensive story about the science, traditions, and prejudices surrounding left-handedness.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:216 pages, 4 Line drawings, black and white; 15 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press
- Publication Date:20/11/2017
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- ISBN:9781421423333
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:216 pages, 4 Line drawings, black and white; 15 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press
- Publication Date:20/11/2017
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- ISBN:9781421423333