The Perks of Being a Bookworm : The Science of the Benefits of Reading
by
Falk Huettig
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1009701487
ISBN-13
9781009701488
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 7th, 2026
Print length
254 Pages
Weight
384 grams
Dimensions
22.80 x 15.20 x 1.60 cms
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This book explores how reading and the development of literacy positively affect a wide variety of important cognitive abilities, transforming the human mind and brain. Written in accessible language and unifying broad research currents, it appeals to students as well as researchers in psychology, linguistics, and education.
Online education, smartphones, and generative AI have dramatically changed what and how we read. Amid this backdrop of changing media and habits, this book addresses the question: What do we know about the cognitive benefits of reading? And how might this change in a digital age? Presenting a synthesis of research spanning psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, and education, it offers a clear and accessible account of how reading transforms the human mind and brain. It demonstrates the profound cognitive enhancements on memory, attention, language processing, reasoning, and intellectual growth resulting from reading, beyond knowledge acquisition. This is an essential guide for students, educators, and researchers alike interested in the science of reading.
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