Can learning to read and write change the brain organization? An electrophysiological study

International Journal of Psychology

Volumn 39, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 27-35

  Ostrosky Solís, Feggy ^a   García, Miguel Arellano ^a   Pérez, Martha ^a  

^a UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE MÉXICO   (Mexico)

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EID: 1542508670     PISSN: 00207594     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207590344000268     Document Type: Article

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