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~ John Napier (Author), Russell H. Tuttle (Editor) "HANDS is a book about the anatomy, function, and evolution of the human hand, but since we are not a one-off product of nature but..." (more)
Key Phrases: opposability index, hypothenar pad, palmar pads, New World, Ridge Ending, Old World (more...)
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A physician who specialized in hands, Napier draws on a variety of disciplines to give his account of our crucial appendages.
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Each fascinating chapter in this book is a conjured mixture of anecdote, entertainment, and instruction. -- Review

Product Details

  • Paperback: 200 pages
  • Publisher: Princeton University Press; Rev Sub edition (February 22, 1993)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0691025479
  • ISBN-13: 978-0691025476
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #166,231 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #58 in  Books > Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Anthropology > Physical

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional science and witty writing, February 12, 2009
As a physician and ergonomist I found this book to be stimulating, fun, informative, and very useful. The hand is too often overlooked or treated shabbily in our work and daily living. Though it connects us to our world, we tend to take it for granted. This book helps all of us to overcome that error. Get the book, enjoy it. It is worth the money and the time reading it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars hands-down the best book on hands, June 28, 2006
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This is a great book for anyone who loves hands, and appreciates how perfect a perfect hand can be. There is nothing like it on the market. In the evening, when I'm done reading Friedrich Hoelderlin, I like to relax with this book. It really helps me understand hands.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, February 16, 2005
This is a beautifully written book that I would definitely recommend to others without hesitation.




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5.0 out of 5 stars Good hands
This book is a fascinating account of the most "human" parts of the human body, the hands. Worth owning.
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