Wolf, Maryanne
Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781848310308
- author:
- Wolf, Maryanne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Icon Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- Cognition & cognitive psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain
This thought-provoking book explores how our brains adapt to new information, shedding light on the complex process of learning to read. By examining the 'open architecture' of the brain, Maryanne Wolf reveals how this elasticity affects our ability to comprehend written language.
Through a fascinating blend of science and insight, Proust and the Squid offers a fresh perspective on the reading experience, helping us understand both its challenges and benefits.
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