How stories change us : a developmental science of stories from fiction and real life /

Stories Change Us relates the developmental science of stories across cultures, and across the lifespan, in an accessible way for professionals, practitioners, scholars, and parents. Stories from fiction and real life have more in common than most people realize; neuroscience shows that remembering...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Reese, Elaine (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, [2024].
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Table of Contents:
  • The bright side of stories
  • The gender gap in stories
  • How children grow to love stories
  • Growing teens who use stories wisely
  • The dangers of fictional stories
  • The dangers of real-life stories
  • The thin line between reality and fantasy in stories
  • The story delivery system
  • Epilogue. The stories in our future.