<p>The study of touch has received increasing attention over the last four to five decades. <i>The Handbook of Touch</i> serves as an authoritative and state-of-the-art resource for students and researchers interested in the subject matter and applications of touch. </p><p>The text provides an overview of the primary areas in the study of touch, followed by a full scope of research on touch. Each chapter is written by an international team of experts in respective fields of research. This book stretches across a variety of disciplines, including psychology, biology, and medicine.</p><b>Key Features:</b><p><ul><li>Introduces the neurobiology of touch, the anatomy and physiology of the brain skin, and its response to touch<li>Covers a lifespan of touch from infancy to adulthood, various diverse populations and analysis of cultural differences and similarities in a social capacity<li>Discusses the relevance of touch for health and development, including: massage therapy, high-risk infants, the visually impaired, and those with neurodevelopmental disorders</ul>