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The Imagination Pulse

By Trasmundi, Sarah Bro

The Imagination Pulse

By Trasmundi, Sarah Bro

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This Element explores the transformative power of reading as a deeply imaginative, embodied process. It challenges conventional views of reading as mere decoding and argues that reading involves a dynamic interplay between perception, imagination, and the body. Drawing from ecological-embodied theories and cross-disciplinary insights, it introduces the concept of 'breaks' in reading - moments of pause, disruption, and reflection - as essential to fostering rich imaginative engagement. By focusing on multiscalar attention, pacemaking, and material engagement, the Element proposes a novel framework for understanding reading as an active, creative process that enhances cognitive and emotional depth. Through a cognitive ethnography of reading, the Element demonstrates how these imaginative breaks can cultivate more meaningful and sustained interactions with texts, offering insights for education and reading practices. Ultimately, the Element seeks to reimagine the role of reading in enhancing imaginative capacities and navigating today's complex social and global challenges.
Product details
Number of Pages:
84
Release Date:
2025-09-04
Publication Date:
2025-08-11
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1009528432
ISBN13:
9781009528436
Weight:
286 g
Height:
157 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
9 cm
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