Left-Handed: Getting a Grip on Handedness

Most of us define ourselves as lefties or righties based on the hand we use for writing. But what makes people prefer one hand over the other? And what if handedness doesn’t tell the whole story? Do we also favor one eye, one ear, or one foot? What about people who use different hands for different activities?

That’s where this book comes in. It examines all things lefty—from handedness in our ancient ancestors ...