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Slow Spatial Reader: Chronicles of Radical Affection

by Carolyn F. Strauss
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Slow Spatial Reader: Chronicles of Radical Affection
Slow Spatial Reader: Chronicles of Radical Affection

Evocative essays on spatial dynamics and consciousness.

"Slow Spatial Reader" seems to challenge the ordinary pace at which we consume information and understand space. If you're intrigued by the relationship between environment, body, and thought, and you're up for a deep dive into complex ideas about spatial awareness told through a tapestry of diverse perspectives, this book could expand your perceptions. It's for those who appreciate contemplative reading and are willing to engage with radical concepts at a reflective speed.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Slow Spatial Reader: Chronicles of Radical Affection

by Carolyn F. Strauss
RM77.78 MYR Now RM55.45 MYR Save 29%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM136.92 MYR  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

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ISBN: 9789492095978
Authors: Carolyn F. Strauss
Publisher: November 2, 2021
Date of Publication: 2021-11-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, Art, Sociology
Related Topics: Social Issues, Art Books Monographs, Theory, Art and Photography, Design
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 3 readers)

Description

How to dissent from enforced essays from artists, theorists and more. The essays in this volume chronicle projects and ideas that analyze the nuances of spatial reaching into the cracks of the body, probing the fuzzy borders of atmospheres, extending out across both geographical and epistemological coordinates. Like its predecessor, Slow Reader, this new publication is intended to inspire both a different velocity of engaging the world and critical shifts in consciousness that only slow thinking and practice can provoke. Contributors include: Lara Almarcegui, Marijke Annema, Martina Buzzi, Nicolas Buzzi, Sol Camacho, Cave_bureau (Kabage Karanja and Stella Mutegi), Renske Maria van Dam, Chiara Dorbolò, Cocky Eek, Anna Maria Fink, David Habets, Ian Hanesworth, Maria Hassabi, Beate Hølmebakk, Saba Innab, K? Kahakalau, Bronwyn Lace, Daniel Lie, Pia Lindman, Ruth Little, Megumi Matsubara, Ash McAskill, Salima Naji, Ligia Nobre, Alessandra Pomarico, Maria Popova, Raqs Media Collective, Jane Rendell, Angela Sakrison, Carolyn F. Strauss, Christine Takuá, Li Tavor, Alice Van der Wielen-Honinckx, Françoise Vergès, and Sara
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Evocative essays on spatial dynamics and consciousness.

"Slow Spatial Reader" seems to challenge the ordinary pace at which we consume information and understand space. If you're intrigued by the relationship between environment, body, and thought, and you're up for a deep dive into complex ideas about spatial awareness told through a tapestry of diverse perspectives, this book could expand your perceptions. It's for those who appreciate contemplative reading and are willing to engage with radical concepts at a reflective speed.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Philosophy Books

There Is No Point of No Return
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Arne Næss | Penguin Classics

There Is No Point of No Return

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Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life
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Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life

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If you're intrigued by the masterminds of literature, "Dante - A Penguin Life" offers a compelling glimpse into the life of the man behind "The Divine Comedy." Richard W. B. Lewis, with his Pulitzer Prize-winning flair, paints an intimate and detailed portrait of Dante Alighieri that both literature aficionados and newcomers to Dante's work will find enriching. The journey through the medieval poet's life is sure to inspire a deeper appreciation for his enduring contributions to poetry.
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Politics
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