AlShamahi, Ella

The Handshake: A Gripping History

(No reviews yet) Write a Review

ISBN 13:: 9781788167819
author:: AlShamahi, Ella
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Profile Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 176
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.6 x 1.6 centimeters (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 7 working days

£10.30

Current Stock: 5

Quantity:

Description

Description

The handshake has been a ubiquitous gesture for millions of years, yet its origins and significance remain surprisingly little understood. Ella Al-Shamahi's fascinating exploration delves into the history of this everyday act, tracing its evolution from our earliest ancestors to its modern-day implications.

From the emergence of Homo sapiens in Africa to the role of handshaking in international diplomacy, Al-Shamahi reveals how this seemingly innocuous gesture has played a complex and often hidden part in human culture. With new research, anthropological insights, and personal experience, she sheds light on the handshake's surprising history.

This engaging study offers a fresh perspective on the power of human connection and its enduring impact on our lives. The story of the handshake is far from over, and Al-Shamahi's book invites readers to join her in exploring this fascinating topic.

View AllClose