Dyslexia Across Languages
Dyslexia Across Languages
Orthography and the Brain-Gene-Behavior Link
Authors: Peggy McCardle, Ph.D., MPH, Brett Miller, Ph.D., Jun Ren Lee, Ph.D., Ovid J. L. Tzeng, Ph.D.
Higher Education, K-12
A landmark research volume from The Dyslexia Foundation, this book fully examines what we know about the identification, manifestations, and differences in dyslexia across languages and orthographies. Includes contributions from more than 40 respected researchers.
| Hardcover US$ 74.95 Qty: Add to Cart |
| STOCK NUMBER | ISBN |
| 71851 | 978-1-59857-185-1 |
| COPYRIGHT | PAGES |
| 2011 | 368 |
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What causes dyslexia, and how does it manifest across languages? As bilingualism becomes increasingly important globally, these questions have never been more critical—and this comprehensive volume from The Dyslexia Foundation explores them in unprecedented depth.
Bringing together the best brain-based, genetics, and behavioral research in the field from more than 40 of today's most highly respected researchers, this landmark volume fully examines what we know about the identification, manifestations, and potential differences in dyslexia across languages and orthographies. International contributors share their groundbreaking studies, helping researchers and graduate-level students investigate key questions about dyslexia:
- How does dyslexia vary in frequency and manifestation among speakers of various alphabetic and nonalphabetic languages?
- How might the characteristics of different languages affect reading acquisition and reading difficulties?
- How do genetic profiles interact with environment to influence how reading difficulties manifest?
- Are there unique neurobiological and/or behavioral characteristics that are universal to dyslexia?
- How can computational and statistical modeling contribute to a better understanding of reading difficulties in children and adults?
- In what ways might bilingualism influence reading and reading difficulties?
The editors also lay out a clear agenda for future research on reading, writing, and dyslexia across the world's languages and orthographies. These specific next steps will pave the way for more and better research and encourage stronger interdisciplinary collaborations among fields, such as cognitive science, neuroscience, genetics, and education.
Reflecting 20 years of progress in our understanding of dyslexia, this foundational volume will lay the groundwork for tomorrow's practical resources—and help ensure that all children around the world have access to the best, most effective reading instruction.
With contributions by:
- Diane August
- Stanislas DeHaene
- Albert M. Galaburda
- Tomi K. Guttorm
- Debra Jared
- Chia Ying Lee
- Joseph J. LoTurco
- Gigi Luk
- James S. Magnuson
- Catherine McBride-Chang
- Charles Perfetti
- Ulla Richardson
- Mark Seidenberg
- Ayumi Seki
- Linda S. Siegel
- Shelley D. Smith
- Richard K. Wagner
- Johannes C. Ziegler
This book is part of the Brookes Publishing The Extraordinary Brain Series
Reviews
Barbara Foorman, Francis Eppes Professor of Education and Director, Florida Center for Reading Research at Florida State University - June 1, 2011
"Helps us understand what it means to be dyslexic in Chinese, Finnish, and English and, at the same time, appreciate the universals of cognition, genetics, and neurobiology."
Usha Goswami, Professor of Cognitive Developmental Neuroscience; Director, Centre for Neuroscience in Education, University of Cambridge - June 1, 2011
"A state-of-the-art guide to the new methods and research perspectives that will be critical in solving the puzzle of this learning disability and providing more effective remediation."
Volume Editors: Peggy McCardle Ph.D., MPH, Brett Miller Ph.D., Jun Ren Lee Ph.D., Ovid J. L. Tzeng Ph.D.
Chapter Authors: Yusra Ahmed, Leena Alho-Näveri, Mikko Aro Ph.D., Diane August, Ellen Bialystok Ph.D., David Braze Ph.D., Stanislas DeHaene Ph.D., R. Holly Fitch Ph.D., Ram Frost Ph.D., Albert M. Galaburda M.D., Tomi K. Guttorm Ph.D., Debra Jared Ph.D., Clinton L. Johns Ph.D., Yulia Kovas Ph.D., Judy Kroll, Anuenue Kukona, Chia Ying Lee Ph.D., Phil D. Liu Ph.D., Joseph LoTurco Ph.D., Gigi Luk Ph.D., Heikki J. Lyytinen, James S. Magnuson Ph.D., Jon Maner Ph.D., Catherine McBride-Chang Ph.D., W. Einar Mencl Ph.D., Prakash Padakannaya Ph.D., Charles Perfetti, Robert Plomin Ph.D., Kenneth R. Pugh Ph.D., Nallur B. Ramachandra Ph.D., Ulla Richardson Ph.D., Glenn D. Rosen Ph.D., Christopher Schatschneider Ph.D., Mark Seidenberg Ph.D., Ayumi Seki Ph.D., M.D., Donald Shankweiler Ph.D., Linda S. Siegel Ph.D., Shelley D. Smith Ph.D., Whitney Tabor Ph.D., Yaching Tsai, Jessica Brown Waesche Ph.D., Richard K. Wagner Ph.D., William S-Y Wang Ph.D., Julie A. Van Dyke Ph.D., Johannes C. Ziegler Ph.D.