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The synopsis of "An Archeology of Theory" closes with the idea of energy as space as text. Immediately upon beginning to read it one realizes how literally true this is. It is as if we are confronted with an assault of what the mind can do in the rush of text poring through multiple levels of meaning and sound. We are compelled from one word to the next. These are not breath lines, they are an explosion.

Yet, if we take the time to hear each word as it passes and hear it in context with the surrounding words we become linguistic archeologists. Ganick has published many books, each unique, but they all have in common this demand on how we confront and understand words as they... More > cohere in meaning, or what might be perceived as the absence of it. By developing this archeological inclination we recognize the often vast difference between meaning and understanding. "An Archeology of Theory" thrives in this tension and denies us the comfort of passivity. We must work with the words and allow them to work on us. Our efforts are rewarded as fascinating possibilities arise and discoveries are made. Here is a vast sound / text field to explore - full of intelligence and rippling with labyrinthine fire. < Less