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New : understanding our need for novelty and change
Title:
New : understanding our need for novelty and change
Author:
Gallagher, Winifred.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
New York : Penguin Press, [2011]

©2011
Physical Description:
259 pages ; 22 cm
Summary:
Offers insight into the psychological drive to pursue new things, sharing advice for aficionados of new experiences on how to embrace today's dynamic and creative culture while living sensibly and satisfyingly.
Language:
English
Contents:
Introduction: What's new? -- pt. 1: Neophilia and us. How we became who we are ; Surprise detector ; Approach, avoid, or maybe -- pt. 2: Neophilia and you. You meet new ; The alchemy of anticipation ; Novelty and nurture ; Culture, curiosity, and boredom ; The ever-new frontier -- pt. 3: Neophilia today. The really new age ; Novelty machines : for better and worse ; Caution ahead : silly, unfocused, and hooked? ; Navigating with neophilia.
ISBN:
9781594203206
Format :
Book