Left-Handedness and Brain Asymmetries: An Introduction (essentials)

by: Sebastian Ocklenburg (Author)

Publisher: Springer

Edition: 2024th

Publication Date: 2024/7/13

Language: English

Print Length: 53 pages

ISBN-10: 3662692848

ISBN-13: 9783662692844

Book Description

This Springer essential provides an overview of current research on the topic of left-handedness and brain asymmetries. In addition to basics of assessing left-handedness and brain asymmetries, it also explores their evolution, development, and their study in the animal kingdom. Other focal points include research on the relationship between left-handedness and cognitive functions, as well as the topic of handedness and sports. The essential is rounded off with a discussion on the topic of releaing handedness and a discourse on altered asymmetries in various patient groups.

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This Springer essential provides an overview of current research on the topic of left-handedness and brain asymmetries. In addition to basics of assessing left-handedness and brain asymmetries, it also explores their evolution, development, and their study in the animal kingdom. Other focal points include research on the relationship between left-handedness and cognitive functions, as well as the topic of handedness and sports. The essential is rounded off with a discussion on the topic of releaing handedness and a discourse on altered asymmetries in various patient groups.