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| Author | : Kevin J. Connolly |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 300 |
| Release | : 1998-02-04 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 9781898683148 |
A wide-ranging and interdisciplinary overview of the hand, from its evolution to assessment of disability.
| Author | : Charlotte Wolff |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 202 |
| Release | : 2015-08-11 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 1317393279 |
Originally published in 1942, this book was very different from anything else written about the psychology of hands. The author had worked amongst apes and monkeys at the zoo, patients in what at the time were called ‘mental hospitals’, and amongst all manner of men, women and children. The results of her research are found here where she looks at how the hands link to the brain and ultimately our personality. A pioneer in this field the author continued her research in this area for a number of years. A fascinating glimpse into early personality psychology.
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Total Pages | : 535 |
| Release | : 1996-06-24 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 0080532748 |
Used for gestures of communication, environmental exploration, and the grasping and manipulating of objects, the hand has a vital role in our lives. The hand's anatomical structure and neural control are among the most complex and detailed of human motor systems. Hand and Brain is a comprehensive overview of the hand's sensorimotor control. It discusses mediating variables in perception and prehension, the coordination of muscles with the central nervous system, the nature of movement control and hand positioning, hand-arm coordination in reaching and grasping, and the sensory function of the hand. In the last decade the rapid growth of neuroscience has been paralleled by a surge of interest in hand function. This reflects the fact that many of the fundamental issues facing neuroscientists today--including the problem of relating physiology to behavior--are central to the study of sensorimotor control of the hand. This book takes a broad interdisciplinary perspective on the control of hand movements that includes neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, psychology and neuropsychology, and biomechanics. The authors, who have all made significant scientific contributions in their own right, have sought to introduce their chosen topics in a manner that the undergraduate reader will be able to follow without sacrificing detailed and up-to-date coverage ofthe major developments. Uses an interdisciplinary approach including behavioral and neurophysiological data Describes a variety of experimental methodologies Treats neural computations necessary for the control of movement Covers implications of biomechanics for control, sensory mechanisms, and perceptual processing (haptics) Includes manipulative hand function as well as reaching Overviews each group of chapters using link sections Contains an integrated index and a glosssary The five sections cover: Mediating variables in perception and prehension The coordination of muscles with the central nervous system The nature of movement control and hand positioning Hand-arm coordination in reaching and grasping The sensory function of the hand
| Author | : Marta Bertolaso |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2017-09-22 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 3319668811 |
Drawing on shared research experiences and collaborative projects, this book offers a broad and timely perspective on research on the hand and its current challenges. It especially emphasizes the interdisciplinary context in which researchers need to be trained in contemporary science. From language to psychology, from neurology to the social sciences, and from art to philosophy and religion, the chapters discuss various aspects involved in hand research and therapy. On the basis of concrete and validated case studies, they approach hand function and gestures from different perspectives – not only neurological and medical, but also philosophical, evolutionary and anthropological. By highlighting the overlaps between different areas of research, the book seeks to foster better communication between researchers, and ultimately a better understanding of hand function and its recovery. It offers essential information and inspirations for students, researchers and practitioners in the fields of psychology, epistemology, bioengineering, neuroscience, anthropology and bioethics.
| Author | : Frank R. Wilson |
| Publisher | : Vintage |
| Total Pages | : 418 |
| Release | : 1999-09-14 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0679740473 |
"A startling argument . . . provocative . . . absorbing." --The Boston Globe "Ambitious . . . arresting . . . celebrates the importance of hands to our lives today as well as to the history of our species." --The New York Times Book Review The human hand is a miracle of biomechanics, one of the most remarkable adaptations in the history of evolution. The hands of a concert pianist can elicit glorious sound and stir emotion; those of a surgeon can perform the most delicate operations; those of a rock climber allow him to scale a vertical mountain wall. Neurologist Frank R. Wilson makes the striking claim that it is because of the unique structure of the hand and its evolution in cooperation with the brain that Homo sapiens became the most intelligent, preeminent animal on the earth. In this fascinating book, Wilson moves from a discussion of the hand's evolution--and how its intimate communication with the brain affects such areas as neurology, psychology, and linguistics--to provocative new ideas about human creativity and how best to nurture it. Like Oliver Sacks and Stephen Jay Gould, Wilson handles a daunting range of scientific knowledge with a surprising deftness and a profound curiosity about human possibility. Provocative, illuminating, and delightful to read, The Hand encourages us to think in new ways about one of our most taken-for-granted assets. "A mark of the book's excellence [is that] it makes the reader aware of the wonder in trivial, everyday acts, and reveals the complexity behind the simplest manipulation." --The Washington Post
| Author | : Andrew Fitzherbert |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 262 |
| Release | : 1986-01-01 |
| Genre | : Palmistry |
| ISBN | : 9780207151316 |
| Author | : Julius Spier |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 310 |
| Release | : 2013-11-05 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1136334572 |
This is Volume XVIII in a series of twenty-one in a collection on Individual Differences. Originally published in 1931, this posthumously published work provides the reader with an introduction to psych-chirology with additions by the current editor's experiments and anaylsis. With an Appendix on the Hands of the Mentally Diseased by Herta Levi.
| Author | : Charlotte Wolff |
| Publisher | : Collected Works of Charlotte Wolff |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2017-08-08 |
| Genre | : Electronic books |
| ISBN | : 9781138932692 |
Originally published in 1951, this title looks at the study of the hand in relation to psychological diagnosis. This was at the time a new branch of psychology and the author is keen to point out it must not be viewed as perfect or indeed complete. Practical experience and a deeper understanding of psycho-motor phenomena had altered some of the author¿s theoretical views since the earlier titles. This book builds on and extends her previous research, including new research studies particularly on children who were at the time termed ¿mentally defective¿. It was designed to contribute some new diagnostic possibilities to psychology and psychiatry. Today we can enjoy it as part of psychology¿s history.
| Author | : William R. Uttal |
| Publisher | : Psychology Press |
| Total Pages | : 810 |
| Release | : 2014-06-27 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 1317668987 |
Originally published in 1978, this book develops a conceptual synthesis of the field of physiological psychology, the science specifically concerned with the relationship between the brain and the mind. It was designed to elucidate the important questions under investigation, the basic intellectual and technical problems that were encountered, and the significance of the major empirical results of the time. Of equal or even greater importance is the author’s derivation of the general principles relating brain and mind that had emerged after decades of modern research into this important question. Included in the volume are historical and philosophical perspectives on the mind-brain problem as well as extensive discussions of instruments, methodology, empirical findings and theory. Here is a powerful heuristic tool that informs the reader about the concepts and ideas implicit in this science rather than simply exhaustively listing experimental results. The author does not ignore findings; he organizes them into three broad categories – localization; representation, and learning – then emphasizes the relationships among experiments. This is a book that synthesizes, integrates, and stresses concepts, principles and problems. The careful organization of the book makes it especially useful for students of brain and mind at all levels.
| Author | : Chris Chandler |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 677 |
| Release | : 2016-08-22 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 1405187433 |
Psychobiology provides a comprehensive, yet accessible introduction to the study of psychobiology and the key concepts, topics and research that are core to understanding the brain and the biological basis of our behaviour. Assuming no prior knowledge of biology, the text emphasises the interaction of psychobiology with other core areas of psychology and disciplines. Through the use of exciting and engaging examples, the role of psychobiology in the real world is explored and emphasisised to allow students to connect theory to practice in this fascinating subject.
