The shape of things unseen : a new science of imagination / Adam Zeman.
| Author/creator | Zeman, Adam author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | London : Bloomsbury Circus, 2025. |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | x, 367 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: a short tour of imagination -- Part I. The scope of imagination -- Seeing things -- everyday imagination -- Bodying forth -- creative imagination -- Others have souls -- social imagination -- Part II. The science of imagination -- Picture this -- reproductive imagination -- The wondrous sight -- productive imagination -- Creating future -- imagination in the brain -- Homo prospiciens -- evolving imagination -- Bedtime stories -- learning to imagine -- Part III. The besieged imagination -- Visions and voices -- hallucinations in mind and brain -- Foul play : delusions and 'illness according to idea' -- Reprogram -- treating and training imagination -- Extreme imagination -- imagination unbound -- Epilogue: why we imagine. |
| Abstract | "Imagination is about far more than whether people think of themselves as creative or not. We use our imagination all the time in planning, anticipating, daydreaming, reminiscing and being able to enjoy other people's stories. In fact, we don't live in the here and now as much as we might think. Imagination isn't the exception to our daily lives; it's our default setting. From hallucinations to sleepwalking, from REM sleep to delusions, neurologist Adam Zeman brilliantly guides us through the latest scientific discoveries in the world of the imagination. Imagine looking at a cube and your eye will trace the contours of the cube as if you were actually seeing it. Imagine inhaling and the airflow through your nose will increase. In grief, you might imagine that you saw your loved one again – and be consoled by the experience. And yet some people have no visual imagination at all – they would even be unable to picture their family if asked to – but still lead fulfilling, even highly creative, lives. From how infants perceive the world to how we can anticipate the thoughts of other people, from the benefits of play to mental disorders, The Shape of Things Unseen dazzles and delights in its insights into the workings of the human mind"--Amazon. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 9781526609731 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1526609738 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9781526609755 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 1526609754 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | General Stacks | QP430 .Z46 2025 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |