The right hand : Left-handedness by Sir Daniel Wilson
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"The Right Hand: Left-Handedness" by Sir Daniel Wilson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the phenomenon of left-handedness from various scholarly perspectives, including its historical, archaeological, philological, and physiological aspects. The text likely discusses the implications of left-handedness on human dexterity and social perceptions, aiming to challenge the notion of right-handedness as the norm. The opening of the treatise sets the stage for a comprehensive
examination of the human hand, emphasizing its significance in human evolution and functional capability. Sir Daniel Wilson discusses the unique structure and utility of the hand, arguing that it distinguishes humans from other animals, particularly in their capacity as tool users. The text begins with an exploration of right-handedness, a prevalent practice across cultures, while also alluding to the historical context of left-handed individuals, suggesting that left-handedness should not be suppressed but rather celebrated for its uniqueness. Wilson's approach involves a blend of historical analysis with observations from modern practices, thereby offering a multifaceted view of hand preference and its implications for both individual identity and broader societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilson, Daniel, Sir, 1816-1892 |
|---|---|
| Title | The right hand : Left-handedness |
| Original Publication | London: Macmillan and Co, 1891. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology |
| Subject | Left- and right-handedness |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72398 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 394 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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