The expressive instinct how imagination and creative works help us survive and thrive / by Girija Kaimal.

Author/creator Kaimal, Girija
Other author Oxford University Press.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2023]
Descriptionxiii, 253 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Oxford Scholarship Online
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Abstract "The premise of this book is that creative self-expression is the foundation for mental health and well-being just as physical exercise and nutritious food are essential to the body. My aim is to explain why the human instinct for creative expression exists, what happens when we cannot express ourselves effectively, the sublimating role of creativity, how it aids healing, and how it can help us thrive. My four goals for writing this book are as follows:"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 219-241) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2022027313
ISBN9780197646229 (hardback)
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