Hyde, Lewis
The Gift: How the Creative Spirit Transforms the World (Canons)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857868473
- author:
- Hyde, Lewis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Canongate Canons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, History & Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Gift: How the Creative Spirit Transforms the World by Lewis Hyde In an increasingly market-driven society, the value of creativity is often overlooked. Lewis Hyde argues that this is a mistake, and that the 'gift economy' - a system based on the sharing and exchange of creative goods and services - is essential for a healthy and vibrant culture. Hyde examines the ways in which creativity can transform our world, from the way it brings people together to the ways in which it challenges our assumptions about ownership and value. He makes a compelling case for the importance of preserving and promoting the creative spirit in our lives. Through his analysis, Hyde reveals the ways in which creativity can be a powerful force for social change, and argues that it is more important than ever to defend the place of creativity in our society.
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