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Proust and the Squid

The Story and Science of the Reading Brain
in: Biology
Summary:

The book explores the development of the reading brain from a historical and biological perspective, examining how humans have learned to read over millennia and how this process is reflected in brain function. It also delves into the science of dyslexia and the challenges and gifts it presents to individuals as they learn to read.

Key points:

1. Reading as an Invention: Wolf argues that reading is a learned skill, not a natural brain function like speaking.

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