Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (English)

Description: Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyis famous investigations of "optimal experience" have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called "flow." During flow, people typically experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and a total involvement with life. In this new edition of his groundbreaking classic work, Csikszentmihalyi demonstrates the ways this positive state can be controlled, not just left to chance. "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" teaches how, by ordering the information that enters our consciousness, we can discover true happiness and greatly improve the quality of our lives. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Csikszentmihalyi arrives at an insight that many of us can intuitively grasp, despite our insistent (and culturally supported) denial of this truth. That is, it is not what happens to us that determines our happiness, but the manner in which we make sense of that reality. . . . The manner in which Csikszentmihalyi integrates research on consciousness, personal psychology and spirituality is illuminating." --Los Angeles Times Book ReviewThe bestselling classic that holds the key to unlocking meaning, creativity, peak performance, and true happiness. Legendary psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyis famous investigations of "optimal experience" have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, people typically experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and a total involvement with life. In this new edition of his groundbreaking classic work, Csikszentmihalyi ("the leading researcher into flow states" --Newsweek) demonstrates the ways this positive state can be controlled, not just left to chance. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience teaches how, by ordering the information that enters our consciousness, we can discover true happiness, unlock our potential, and greatly improve the quality of our lives. Back Cover Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyis famous investigations of "optimal experience" have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, people typically experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and a total involvement with life. In this new edition of his groundbreaking classic work, Csikszentmihalyi demonstrates the ways this positive state can be controlled, not just left to chance. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience teaches how, by ordering the information that enters our consciousness, we can discover true happiness and greatly improve the quality of our lives. Author Biography Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is professor and former chairman of the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago. His previous books include "Flow" and "The Evolving Self. Flow" was shown on the 1993 NBC Super Bowl broadcast as the book that inspired Jimmy Johnson, then coach of the Dallas Cowboys. It was also a selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club and the Quality Paperback Book Club. Review "Documents a set of scientific discoveries about human nature that actually illuminates the life experiences of all persons." -- Howard Gardner, author of Frames of Mind"Flow is important....The way to happiness lies not in mindless hedonism, but in mindful challenge." -- New York Times Book Review"Rethinks what motivates people." -- Newsweek"An intriguing look at the age-old problem of human happiness." -- Library Journal"[A] passionate and eloquent defense...[of] intellectual as well as emotional commitment to pleasure, for societys sake as well as our own." -- Booklist"Csikszentmihalyi arrives at an insight that many of us can intuitively grasp, despite our insistent (and culturally supported) denial of this truth. That is, it is not what happens to us that determines our happiness, but the manner in which we make sense of that reality. . . . a deep cultural critique . . . the manner in which Csikszentmihalyi integrates research on consciousness, personal psychology and spirituality is illuminating." -- Los Angeles Times Book Review"Explore[s] a happy state of mind called flow, the feeling of complete engagement in a creative or playful activity" -- Time magazine"The insightful analyst Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi argues that the key to gratification is completely absorbing work--he calls it flow." -- Salon.com Review Quote "The insightful analyst Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi argues that the key to gratification is completely absorbing work--he calls it flow." Description for Teachers/Educators Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyis famous investigations of "optimal experience" have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, people typically experience deep enjoyment, creativity, and a total involvement with life. In this new edition of his groundbreaking classic work, Csikszentmihalyi demonstrates the way this positive state can be controlled, not just left to chance. "Important. . . . Illuminates the way to happiness."--New York Times Book Review Details ISBN0061339202 Author Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Short Title FLOW Pages 303 Publisher Harper Perennial Series P.S. (Paperback) Language English ISBN-10 0061339202 ISBN-13 9780061339202 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 155.2 Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-07-31 Residence Claremont, CA, US Birth 1943 Affiliation Univ. of Chicago, Illinois Claremont Graduate University Univ. of Chic Imprint Harper Perennial Subtitle The Psychology of Optimal Experience DOI 10.1604/9780061339202 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2008-07-01 Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2008-07-01 NZ Release Date 2008-07-01 US Release Date 2008-07-01 Imprint US Harper Perennial Modern Classics Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43644336;

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