{"product_id":"9781421423340","title":"On the Other Hand: Left Hand, Right Brain, Mental Disorder, and History","description":"\u003cp\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 \u003ci\u003eOn the Other Hand\u003c\/i\u003e, Howard I. Kushner traces the impact of left-handedness on human cognition, behavior, culture, and health. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\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, \u003ci\u003eOn the Other Hand\u003c\/i\u003e tells a comprehensive story about the science, traditions, and prejudices surrounding left-handedness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johns Hopkins University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47121876222192,"sku":"9781421423340","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781421423340_p0.jpg?v=1763739089","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781421423340","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}