{"product_id":"the-meaning-of-paradoxes-and-paradoxical-thinking-hardback-9781009448345","title":"The Meaning of Paradoxes and Paradoxical Thinking (Hardback) 9781009448345","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Meaning of Paradoxes and Paradoxical Thinking\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInterdisciplinary analysis of paradoxes from philosophy to brain plasticity. Shows how paradoxical thinking boosts creativity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRyszard Praszkier (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009448345, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 13 March 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e195 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm, 0.435 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'This exciting and innovative book takes a unique view of the complexity of our age. It addresses the contemporary reality of the paradoxes we confront and describes, through case studies, the unforeseen advantages of paradoxical thinking, where an idea and its opposite can both be correct. This awareness has positive impacts on both personal and professional life and decision-making. The volume is highly relevant to academics and, because of its clear and engaging language, will attract the general public as well.' Jody Jensen, Jean Monet Chair, University of Pannonia; Director of MA Program in International Studies, Köszeg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis interdisciplinary work offers a comprehensive analysis of paradoxes and paradoxical thinking, exploring their manifestations in philosophy, societal dynamics, personality, and neuroscience. Demonstrating various methods for the augmentation of creativity and improved performance, this book uniquely integrates theoretical perspective with case studies and practical applications. As such it elucidates the theory and mechanisms of transforming the apparently impossible into the possible, illustrated by cases of social innovators successfully addressing insurmountable challenges. Aimed at graduate and postgraduate social science students and scholars, with over 500 bibliographical references, the text remains accessible to a broader audience due to its engaging language. Emphasizing the significance of paradoxes and paradoxical thinking in both professional and everyday contexts, it provides a nuanced exploration of paradoxical phenomena, making it a valuable resource for academic and general readers alike.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of Figures\u003cbr\u003e List of Tables\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Paradoxes and What They Do to Us: 1. Defining the Concepts\u003cbr\u003e 2. Mind and Paradoxes\u003cbr\u003e 3. The Influence of Paradoxical Thinking and How to Evaluate It\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Sudden Unexpected Changes: 4. Abrupt Changes\u003cbr\u003e 5. Social Movements and Singularities\u003cbr\u003e 6. Early Indicators of Possible Singularities: The Lessons Drawn from NSMs\u003cbr\u003e 7. Predicting the Unpredictable\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Challenging the Impossible: 8. Possibilitivity: Perceiving Insurmountable Challenges as Doable\u003cbr\u003e 9. Possibilitivity Heroes\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Peace and Its Challenges: 10. Peace-Oriented Mindset (POM)\u003cbr\u003e 11. POM Heroes\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Paradoxes and Creativity: 12. Generating New and Useful Ideas\u003cbr\u003e 13. Brain Plasticity\u003cbr\u003e 14. Avenues for Enhancing Neuroplasticity\u003cbr\u003e Part VI. Paradoxes in Action: 15. Turning the Impossible into the Possible\u003cbr\u003e 16. Paradoxes in Psychotherapy\u003cbr\u003e 17. Life and Paradoxes\u003cbr\u003e Précis\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Social, group or collective psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Social, group or collective psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Social,%20group%20or%20collective%20psychology%20%5BJMH%5D%22\"\u003eJMH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52414014128408,"sku":"9781009448345","price":65.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009448345i.jpg?v=1784335856","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-meaning-of-paradoxes-and-paradoxical-thinking-hardback-9781009448345","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}