The gift how the creative spirit transforms the world

An examination of the 'gift economy', Hyde argues for the defence of the place of creativity in our increasingly market-orientated society. The Gift brilliantly argues for the importance of creativity in our increasingly money-driven society. Reaching deep into literature, anthropology and...

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Main Author: Hyde, Lewis, 1945- (-)
Other Authors: Atwood, Margaret, 1939-
Format: Book
Language:Inglés
Published: Edinburgh ; London : Canongate 2012
Series:The canons ; 23
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Summary:An examination of the 'gift economy', Hyde argues for the defence of the place of creativity in our increasingly market-orientated society. The Gift brilliantly argues for the importance of creativity in our increasingly money-driven society. Reaching deep into literature, anthropology and psychology Lewis Hyde's modern masterpiece has at its heart the simple and important idea that a 'gift' can inspire and change our lives
Physical Description:xxvii, 347 p. : il. ; 20 cm
Bibliography:Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. [301]-305) e índice
ISBN:9780857868473