Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain
Wolf, Maryanne
ISBN 10: 0060933844 ISBN 13: 9780060933845
Published by Harper Perennial, 2008
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“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 not only throughout our evolution but also over the course of a single child’s life, showing why a growing percentage have difficulty mastering these abilities.
With fascinating down-to-earth examples and lively personal anecdotes, Wolf asserts that the brain that examined the tiny clay tablets of the Sumerians is a very different brain from the one that is immersed in today’s technology-driven literacy, in which visual images on the screen are paving the way for a reduced need for written language—with potentially profound consequences for our future.
About the Author:
Maryanne Wolf is a scholar, teacher, and global advocate for children and literacy. She directs the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice at UCLA and is the former John DiBiaggio Professor of Citizenship and Public Service at Tufts University. She has authored over 170 publications, including Reader, Come Home, Proust and the Squid, and Tales of Literacy for the 21st Century.
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Title: Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science ...
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Soft cover
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