“My plea to educators and parents is that they should give some thought to the nature of the brain of a child, for the brain is a living mechanism, not a machine. In case of breakdown, it can substitute one of its parts for the function of another. But it has its limitations. It is subject to inexorable change with the passage of time.”
Quote by Wilder Penfield
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Speech and Brain Mechanisms
This book delves into the intricate relationship between the brain and speech, examining the physiological and cognitive mechanisms that enable humans to communicate through language. more
Author
Wilder Penfield
Wilder Penfield was a renowned medical doctor known for his contributions to neurosurgery. Born on January 26, 1891, and passing away on April 5, 1976, Penfield made significant strides in the field of epilepsy and brain function localization. His work had a profound impact on modern neuroscience, and he is regarded as an outstanding scientist whose research revolutionized the medical field. more
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