Proust and the squid: the story and science of the reading brain
Science and technology, General non-fiction, Medicine, Psychology
Human-narrated audio
Summary
Discusses the evolution of our human brain's capacity to learn to read. Begins with the origins of writing, proceeds to the development of the reading brain and its pathways to acquisition, and ends with questions about potential transformations due to digital technology. Examines reading difficulties of children with dyslexia. 2007
Title Details
ISBN
9780060933845
Publisher
Harper Perennial
Copyright Date
2008
Book number
4598305
Audio details for CELA title
Narrator
Kristin Allison
Duration
8 hours 42 minutes 38 seconds
Audio producer
Talking Book Publishers