Left-Handedness and Brain Asymmetries: An Introduction

By Sebastian Ocklenburg

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 relearning handedness and a discourse on altered asymmetries in various patient groups.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3662692848
• ISBN13: 9783662692844
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 44 Pages