Hand

Author: (USA) Napier
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: One of the "Princeton Science Series." This book was written by Napier in 1980, the founder of modern primatological studies. After Napier's death in 1987, Professor Tuttle revised it and it was included in the "Princeton Science Series." The translator of this book is Chen Chun, a distinguished disciple of the renowned Chinese archaeologist Jia Lanpo. This book, the hands of several renowned scholars, is truly outstanding. Although it comes from experts, the content is exceptionally fascinating and engaging. The entire book presents various aspects of the hand—its anatomy, function, evolution, the use and creation of tools, chirality, gestures, and fingerprints—in a popular and accessible manner, providing readers with knowledge and inspiration. It reveals that the hand is one of the key distinctions between humans and animals, reflecting a certain essence of humanity. The book is rich in content, illustrated with images, written in vivid and fluent language, blending scientific rigor, theoretical depth, knowledge, and readability. It is suitable for professionals to reference while also being enjoyable for the general public to appreciate.