Psychobiology of the Hand

Kevin J. Connolly

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English

Mac Keith Press
16 February 2007

Regional physiology; Paediatric medicine

Series: Clinics in Developmental Medicine

Clinics in Developmental Medicine No. 147

The hand is a remarkable organ which is characteristic of primates and most highly developed in man. This book deals with the evolution and development of hand function, with the structure of the hand and with the hand as a perceptual system. Neurophysiology and psychology of hand function are included, as are problems of disability. With expert interdisciplinary contributions from around the world, this wide-ranging overview is sure to be of value to all those interested in hand function, development, pathology and therapy.

By: Kevin J. Connolly
Imprint: Mac Keith Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 147
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 180mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 885g
ISBN: 9781898683148
ISBN 10: 189868314X
Series: Clinics in Developmental Medicine
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 16 February 2007
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. The stability of handedness M. Annett; 2. Exploring and exploiting objects with the hands during infancy E. Bushnell and P. Boudreau; 3. The development of manual dexterity in young children E. Manoel and K. Connolly; 4. Changes in grasping skills and the emergence of bimanual coordination during the first year of life J. Fagard; 5. The neurophysiological basis of hand function H. Forssberg; 6. How non-human primates use their hands D. Fragaszy; 7. The control of human prehension P. Haggard; 8. Manual dexterity L. Jones; 9. The hand as a perceptual system S. Lederman and R. Klatzky; 10. Body scale and the development of hand form and function in prehension K. Newell; 11. The structure of the hand B. Page; 12. Manual skills in children with learning difficulties D. Sugden; 13. Assessing manual control in children with coordination difficulties J. Wann, M. Mon-Williams and R. Casson; 14. Developmental disorders and the use of grip force to compensate for inertial forces during voluntary movements E. Hill and A. Wing.

Kevin J. Connolly is the author of Psychobiology of the Hand, published by Wiley.

Reviews for Psychobiology of the Hand

'Probably the most elegant and skilful organ that has been developed through natural selection.' Buettner-Janusch (1966) 'This is one of the few books that synthesize progress in our understanding of the physiological and behavioral principles underlying manipulations of the hand.' The New England Journal of Medicine