HANDS

A fresh, thought-provoking and wide-ranging study of how mankind uses its handsWhy do zombies walk with their arms outstretched? How can newborn babies grip an adult finger tightly enough to dangle unsupported from it? And why is everyone constantly texting, tappi ng and scrolling?For anyone curious about how human beings work, the answers are hidden in plain sight: in our hands. From early too ls to machinery -- from fists to knives to guns -- from papyrus to QWERTY to a swipeable screen -- the history of civilization is a history o...[Read more]