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About the Author
Margaret J. Snowling CBE is Professor in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford and President of St. John's College. Her research focuses on children's language and learning; specifically the nature and causes of children's reading difficulties and how best to ameliorate them. She is also professionally qualified as a clinical psychologist, and has written and edited several books, including Dyslexia: A Cognitive-developmental Perpective (Wiley-Blackwell, 1997) and The Science of Reading: A Handbook (Wiley-Blackwell, 2005). She is Fellow of the British Academy, Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, and Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, and was appointed CBE for services to science and the understanding of dyslexia in 2016.
Reviews
Margaret Snowling does an admirable job of introducing the subject of dyslexia, focusing on its manifestation in young children, possible causes, and some early coping strategies. * Science Fact & Science Fiction Concatenation *
This engaging book gives a fascinating account of the processes involved in learning to read... The exceptional scholarship makes this book a precious resource and a must-read. * Uta Frith, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Development, UCL *
This is by far the best book written on dyslexia conceptually incisive, balanced and thoughtful in approach ... A masterpiece. * Michael Rutter, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology, KCL *
Book Information
ISBN 9780198818304
Author Margaret J. Snowling
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 132g
Dimensions(mm) 175mm * 113mm * 8mm