Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World
Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018272
Book • Nonfiction
2018
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World, Maryanne Wolf explores how digital mediums affect the human brain's reading capabilities. She emphasizes the need to balance digital and deep reading for cognitive well-being, advocating for awareness of evolving reading habits and their effects on comprehension and critical thinking.
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Maryanne Wolf's Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World explores the evolving nature of reading in the digital age. Praised for its insightful analysis and compelling narrative, the book examines cognitive changes, urging a balance between digital and deep reading. Some critics find its tone occasionally repetitive, yet its message resonates widely.
Who Should Read Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World?
Readers interested in the neuroscience of reading, cognitive effects of digital media, and the future of deep reading will enjoy Reader, Come Home. Comparable to Nicholas Carr's The Shallows and Sherry Turkle's Reclaiming Conversation, it's ideal for those curious about technology's impact on the brain.
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272
Book • Nonfiction
2018
2018
Adult
18+ years
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