{"product_id":"9781421423333","title":"On the Other Hand","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eSince 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  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the Other Hand\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003eHoward I. Kushner traces the impact of left-handedness on human cognition, behavior, culture, and health.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIn 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,  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the Other Hand\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003etells a comprehensive story about the science, traditions, and prejudices surrounding left-handedness.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51185301750034,"sku":"9781421423333","price":54.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3093\/4173\/files\/9781421423333.jpg?v=1774734946","url":"https:\/\/bargainbooks.com.au\/products\/9781421423333","provider":"Bargain Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}