Jonathan Re
I See a Voice
- ISBN 13:
- 9780006550587
- author:
- Jonathan Re
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Flamingo; New Ed edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 2.8 x 20.6 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Internal Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Jonathan Rée's debut work offers a bold and erudite exploration of language, deafness, and the senses. With clarity and elegance, Rée delves into the world of the deaf, revealing how their tragic deprivation of one sense illuminates our understanding of the others. Rée's study of sign language provides unparalleled insight into the nature of spoken language, while his philosophical approach scrutinises the everyday and commonplace, charging them with significance. This unique blend of history, philosophy, and cultural analysis makes for a fascinating read that will leave you questioning your assumptions about the world around you. Through Rée's writing, the culture of the late twentieth century comes alive, with its emphasis on subjectivity and uncertainty, individuality, and receptivity to other forms. A thought-provoking and humane work that will appeal to anyone interested in philosophy, language, or the human experience.
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