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The Hand: How Its Use Shapes The Brain, Language, And Human Culture,New
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The Human Hand Is So Beautifully Formed, Its Actions Are So Powerful, So Free And Yet So Delicate That There Is No Thought Of Its Complexity As An Instrument; We Use It As We Draw Our Breath, Unconsciously.' With These Words Written In 1833, Sir Charles Bell Expressed The Central Theme Of Some Of The Most Farreaching And Exciting Research Being Done In Science Today. For Humans, The Lifelong Apprenticeship With The Hand Begins At Birth. We Are Guided By Our Hands, And We Are Indelibly Shaped By The Knowledge That Comes To Us Through Our Use Of Them.The Hand Delineates The Ways In Which Our Hands Have Shaped Our Developmentcognitive, Emotional, Linguistic, And Psychologicalin Light Of The Most Recent Research Being Done In Anthropology, Neuroscience, Linguistics, And Psychology. How Did Structural Changes In The Hand Prepare Human Ancestors For Increased Use Of Tools And For Our Own Remarkable Ability To Design And Manufacture Them? Is Human Language Rooted In Speech, Or Are Its Deepest Roots To Be Found In The Gestures That Made Communal Hunting And Manufacture Possible? Is Early Childhood Experience In Reaching And Grasping The Secret Of The Human Brain'S Unique Capacity To Redefine Intelligence With Each New Generation In Every Culture And Society?Frank Wilson'S Inquiry Incorporates The Experiences And Insights Of Jugglers, Surgeons, Musicians, Puppeteers, And Car Mechanics. His Fascinating Book Illuminates How Our Hands Influence Learning And How We, In Turn, Use Our Hands To Leave Our Personal Stamp On The World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Hand' by Frank Wilson? A: 'The Hand' explores how the human hand has shaped our cognitive, emotional, linguistic, and psychological development through various scientific studies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Hand' and what is his background? A: The author, Frank R. Wilson, is a neurologist and a writer known for his work on the relationship between the hand and human cognition.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Hand'? A: 'The Hand' is a hardcover book categorized under Neuropsychology, focusing on the intersection of hand usage and human culture.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: 'The Hand' is a used book in good condition, providing insights into how hands influence learning and personal expression.
- Q: When was 'The Hand' published? A: 'The Hand' was published on June 23, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Hand' have? A: 'The Hand' contains a total of 397 pages.
- Q: What edition of 'The Hand' is available? A: This listing features the First Edition of 'The Hand' by Frank Wilson.
- Q: Is 'The Hand' suitable for academic study? A: 'The Hand' is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields like anthropology, neuroscience, and psychology, due to its research-based insights.
- Q: Can I expect to learn about the hand's influence on language in this book? A: Yes, 'The Hand' discusses the relationship between hand gestures and the development of human language.
- Q: What condition is this used copy of 'The Hand' in? A: This used copy of 'The Hand' is in very good condition.