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008			120401t2005 xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d
020			_a9781405124010
080			_aLB 1051 BLA
100			_aBlakemore, Sarah-Jayne
245			_aThe learning brain: lessons for education
260			_aOxford _bBlackwell _c2005
500			_aMonograph
500			_avi, 216p. : ill. ; 23cm.
520			_a<p>Forced learning, or "hot-housing", of infants has become increasingly popular in recent years - but does it work? The plasticity of the adolescent and adult brain is becoming acknowledged by brain scientists. What does this say about lifelong learning? In this groundbreaking book, two scientistst take stock of what is now known about how and when the brain learns, and consider its implications for educational ploicy and practice.</p><p>This landmark book will be of interest to students of psychology and education, teachers, psychologists, educational policy makers, and parents.</p>
700			_aFrith, Uta
999			_c74548 _d74548