Description: Play, Playfulness, Creativity and InnovationPaul Martin Patrick Bateson Cambridge University Press Hardcover Unused and unread, minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffing or minor creasing. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page. EAN: 9781107015135 Published 11/07/2013 Language: English What role does playful behaviour and playful thought take in animal and human development? How does play relate to creativity and, in turn, to innovation? Unravelling the different meanings of 'play', this book focuses on non-aggressive playful play. The authors emphasise its significance for development and evolution, before examining the importance of playfulness in creativity. This discussion sheds new light on the links between creativity and innovation, distinguishing between the generation of novel behaviour and ideas on the one hand, and the implementation of these novelties on the other. The authors then turn to the role of play in the development of the child and to parallels between play, humour and dreaming, along with the altered states of consciousness generated by some psychoactive drugs. A final chapter looks forward to future research and to what remains to be discovered in this fascinating and important field. Preface Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. The biology of play 3. The functions of play 4. Evolution and play 5. Creativity in humans 6. Animals finding novel solutions 7. People and organisations 8. Childhood play and creativity 9. Humour and playfulness 10. Dreams, drugs and creativity 11. Pulling the threads together Endnotes References Index. DispatchIn stock here - same-day dispatch from England. My SKU: 3264086RefundsNo-hassle refunds are always available if your book is not as expected.Terms and Conditions of SaleSorry - no collections. All sales are subject to extended Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Return Policy and Payment Instructions. Visit my eBay Store for details andmany more books. Template layout and design, "JNC Academic Books", "needbooks", Copyright © JNC INC. Designated trademarks, layouts and brands are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
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Title: Play, Playfulness, Creativity and Innovation
ISBN: 1107015138
Pages: 166
Number of Pages: 166 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Play, Playfulness, Creativity and Innovation
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2013
Subject: Zoology
Item Height: 229 mm
Item Weight: 360 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Patrick Bateson, Paul Martin
Subject Area: Developmental Psychology
Item Width: 145 mm
Format: Hardcover
