The "Novel" Approach: Using Fiction to Increase Empathy

Recent studies in a variety of disciplines have linked the reading of fiction specifically with measurable increases in empathy using both self-reported instruments and neurological examinations. Through a review of the recent studies and experimental evidence, the author contends that empathy can b...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dora B. Rowe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Virginia Tech Libraries 2018-07-01
Series:Virginia Libraries
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Online Access:https://virginialibrariesjournal.org/articles/582