The New Science of How We Read brings together the cognitive, the cultural, and the neurological in an elegant, compelling narrative. The act of reading is so easily taken for granted that we forget what an astounding feat it is. 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.
Key Features
- Insightful Exploration: A deep dive into the cognitive, cultural, and neurological aspects of reading.
- Authoritative Perspective: Written by world authority on the subject, Stanislas Dehaene.
- Groundbreaking Research: Describes pioneering research on how we process languages.
- Adaptation of the Brain: Offers a new appreciation of the brain and its wondrous capacity to adapt.
Additional Information
A revelatory work."--Oliver Sacks, M.D. 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. Dehaene reveals the hidden logic of spelling.
