Rubery, Matthew
Reader's Block: A History of Reading Differences
- ISBN 13:
- 9781503632493
- author:
- Rubery, Matthew
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Stanford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.61 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Reader's Block: A History of Reading Differences by Matthew Rubery explores how neurological conditions affect our ability to read. This alternative history delves into the experiences of individuals with dyslexia, hyperlexia, alexia, synesthesia, hallucinations, and dementia, revealing that there is no single definition of reading. Rubery's work draws on personal testimonies from literature, film, life writing, social media, medical case studies, and other sources to show how cognitive differences shape people's interactions with written text. By examining these diverse perspectives, Rubery challenges our understanding of the concept of reading, proposing instead that it exists on a spectrum capable of accommodating various forms of engagement. This book invites readers to reconsider what it means to read, embracing the complexity and diversity of human experience. Its unique approach makes it an engaging and thought-provoking read, regardless of how you choose to engage with its content.
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