New: Understanding Our Need for Novelty and Change by Winifred Gallagher (Englis

Description: New: Understanding Our Need for Novelty and Change by Winifred Gallagher Why are we attuned to the latest headline, diet craze, smartphone, and fashion statement? Why do we relish a change of scene, eye attractive strangers, and develop new interests? Follow a crawling baby around and youll see that right from the beginning, nothing excites us more than something new and different. Our unique human brains are biologically primed to engage with and even generate novelty. This "neophilia" has enabled us to thrive in a world of cataclysmic change, but now we confront an unprecedented deluge of new things-one that shows no sign of slowing. In NEW acclaimed behavioural science writer Winifred Gallagher, using cutting-edge research and interviews with countless experts, shows us how we can use our adaptive gift to navigate more skillfully through our rapidly changing world by focusing on the new things that really matter. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Winifred Gallagher is the author of "House Thinking", "J Winifred Gallagher is the author of "House Thinking", "J Winifred Gallagher is the author of "House Thinking", "J Winifred Gallagher is the author of "House Thinking", "Just the Way You Are" (a "New York Times" Notable Book), "Worust the Way You Are" (a "New York Times" Notable Book), "Worust the Way You Are" (a "New York Times" Notable Book), "Worust the Way You Are" (a "New York Times" Notable Book), "Working on God", and "Spiritual Genius". She has written for nuking on God", and "Spiritual Genius". She has written for nukin Review Considering experiences that range from video games to consumer food preferences, this book is an engaging, enjoyable read An accessible, well-researched work that crosses a variety of disciplines and will satisfy scientifically curious readers. It will appeal to those who enjoy Stephen Jay Gould and Oliver Sacks. "Library Journal" It s difficult to categorize Gallagher s exuberant survey through so many areas of interest, but she proves her point: curiosity about and hunger for the new can certainly take you to many fascinating places. --"BookList" A bright look at our fascination with the new and different [Gallagher] notes neophilia will undoubtedly prove valuable in a future where the only certainly is constant change. Engaging and cautionary. --"Kirkus"" "Considering experiences that range from video games to consumer food preferences, this book is an engaging, enjoyable read... An accessible, well-researched work that crosses a variety of disciplines and will satisfy scientifically curious readers. It will appeal to those who enjoy Stephen Jay Gould and Oliver Sacks." -"Library Journal""Its difficult to categorize Gallaghers exuberant survey through so many areas of interest, but she proves her point: curiosity about and hunger for the new can certainly take you to many fascinating places." --"BookList" "A bright look at our fascination with the new and different... [Gallagher]... notes neophilia will undoubtedly prove valuable in a future where the only certainly is constant change. Engaging and cautionary." --"Kirkus" Review Quote "Considering experiences that range from video games to consumer food preferences, this book is an engaging, enjoyable read … An accessible, well-researched work that crosses a variety of disciplines and will satisfy scientifically curious readers. It will appeal to those who enjoy Stephen Jay Gould and Oliver Sacks. " Library Journal "Its difficult to categorize Gallaghers exuberant survey through so many areas of interest, but she proves her point: curiosity about and hunger for the new can certainly take you to many fascinating places. " -- BookList " A bright look at our fascination with the new and different … [Gallagher]… notes neophilia will undoubtedly prove valuable in a future where the only certainly is constant change. Engaging and cautionary ." -- Kirkus Details ISBN0143123742 Author Winifred Gallagher Short Title NEW Publisher Penguin Books Language English ISBN-10 0143123742 ISBN-13 9780143123743 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 158 Residence New York City, NY, US Pages 259 Year 2013 Subtitle Understanding Our Need for Novelty and Change Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2013-09-24 Affiliation Winifred Gallagher Imprint J.P.Tarcher,U.S./Perigee Bks.,U.S. Audience General/Trade NZ Release Date 2014-02-10 AU Release Date 2014-02-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160305386;

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