The act of reading is so easily taken for granted that we forget what an astounding feat it is. How can a few black marks on white paper evoke an entire universe of meanings? It's even more amazing when we consider that we read using a primate brain that evolved to serve an entirely different purpose. In this riveting investigation, Stanislas Dehaene, author of How We Learn, explores every aspect of this human invention, from its origins to its neural underpinnings. A world authority on the subject, Dehaene reveals the hidden logic of spelling, describes pioneering research on hiw we process languages, and takes us into a new appreciation of the brain and its wondrous capacity to adapt.
Details of e-book Reading in the Brain
- Author(s): Stanislas Dehaene
- Title: Reading in the Brain
- Rating: 4.6 out of 5 base on 541 reviews
- Publisher: Penguin Books; Reprint edition (October 26, 2010)
- ISBN-10: 0143118056
- ISBN-13: 9780143118053
- Language: English
- Print length: 400 pages
- Categories: Education & Teaching
Readers' opinions about Reading in the Brain by Stanislas Dehaene
Elaine Leonard
This book has reignited my passion for reading. It reminded me of the sheer joy that can be found in losing oneself in the pages of a good story. I can't wait to explore more books now.
Tasha Cobbett
This book is a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom. The insights offered by the characters and their experiences have left a lasting impression on me.
Violet Tyler
The themes of resilience and hope resonated deeply with me. This book taught me valuable life lessons that I'll carry with me for years to come.
