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On the Other Hand

By Kushner, Howard I

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On the Other Hand

By Kushner, Howard I

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Does being left-handed make a person different in any way that matters? 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.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
216
Release Date:
2017-08-25
Publication Date:
2017-09-25
Publisher:
Johns Hopkins University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1421423332
ISBN13:
9781421423333
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
377 g
Height:
146 cm
Width:
223 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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