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Exploring the historical stigma surrounding left-handedness, Rik Smits delves into a rich tapestry of anecdotes, superstitions, and myths that have shaped perceptions of left-handed individuals. Despite notable achievements by left-handers like Michelangelo and Jimi Hendrix, they have often been unfairly associated with negative traits and various health issues. Smits critiques modern misconceptions and highlights the absurdity of claims linking left-handedness to shorter lifespans. This engaging work offers a thought-provoking examination of left-handed lore, blending fact with fiction.
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The Puzzle of Left-Handedness, Rik Smits
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- Pubblicato
- 2011
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- Titolo
- The Puzzle of Left-Handedness
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Rik Smits
- Editore
- Reaktion Books
- Pubblicato
- 2011
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 384
- ISBN10
- 1861898738
- ISBN13
- 9781861898739
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Tema stórico, Storia, Arti culinarie & Gastronomia, Temi psicologici, Psicologia, Scienza, Fisiologia, Neuropsicologia, Fisiologia umana, Mancini, mancinismo
- Descrizione
- Exploring the historical stigma surrounding left-handedness, Rik Smits delves into a rich tapestry of anecdotes, superstitions, and myths that have shaped perceptions of left-handed individuals. Despite notable achievements by left-handers like Michelangelo and Jimi Hendrix, they have often been unfairly associated with negative traits and various health issues. Smits critiques modern misconceptions and highlights the absurdity of claims linking left-handedness to shorter lifespans. This engaging work offers a thought-provoking examination of left-handed lore, blending fact with fiction.