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Conflicting Readings: Variety and Validity in Interpretation

Name: Conflicting Readings: Variety and Validity in Interpretation
Author: Paul B. Armstrong
ISBN: 9780807842799

by Paul B. Armstrong

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Armstrong argues that conflicting readings occur because readers with opposing suppositions about language, literature, and life can generate irreconcilable hypotheses about a text. Without endorsing a particular critical methodology, the author offers a theory designed to help readers better understand the causes and consequences of interpretive disagreement so that they may make more informed choices about the various interpretive strategies available to them.

Originally published in 1990.

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Principles of fabrication methods on which future innovations can be based are compiled and generalized here. Twenty-three fabrication methods are listed and both sterilization and packaging techniques are discussed. Amongst these are: solid submicron drug delivery systems; synthetic hydrogels; bioerodible polymers; multiple emulsions; sterilization. Armstrong (English, U. of Oregon) explores the paradox that although interpreters can disagree about the meaning of a text, they can also demonstrate that some interpretations are wrong, not simply different. Paper edition (unseen), $12.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)