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Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain
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Reading and writing have been the cornerstone of learning, shaping how humans think and interact for centuries — but what if we’re evolving past these seemingly innate skills?
“Wolf restores our awe of the human brain—its adaptability, its creativity, and its ability to connect with other minds through a procession of silly squiggles.” — San Francisco Chronicle
How do people learn to read and write—and how has the development of these skills transformed the brain and the world itself ? Neuropsychologist and child development expert Maryann Wolf answers these questions in this ambitious and provocative book that chronicles the remarkable journey of written language...