Mindfulness
(Book)
Author
Published
Reading, Mass. : Perseus Books, [1989].
Status
Westover - Adult Nonfiction
153 LANGE
1 available
153 LANGE
1 available
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Published
Reading, Mass. : Perseus Books, [1989].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xiv, 234 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
"A Merloyd Lawrence book."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-224) and index.
Description
Ellen J. Langer, Harvard professor of psychology, determines that the mindless following of routine and other automatic behaviors lead to much error, pain and a predetermined course of life. In this thought-provoking book, her research has been "translated" for the lay reader. With anecdotes and metaphors, Langer explains how the mindless -- as opposed to the mindful -- develop mindsets of categories, associations, habits of thought born of repetition in childhood and throughout schooling. To be mindful, she notes, stressing process over outcome, allows free rein to intuition and creativity, and opens us to new information and perspectives. Langer discusses the negative impact of mindsets on business and social relations, showing special concern for the elderly, who often suffer from learned helplessness and lack of options. Encouraging the application of mindfulness to health, the author affirms that placebos and alternative, mind-based therapies can help patients and addicts move from unhealthy to healthy contexts. -- Publisher description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Langer, E. J. (1989). Mindfulness . Perseus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Langer, Ellen J., 1947-. 1989. Mindfulness. Perseus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Langer, Ellen J., 1947-. Mindfulness Perseus Books, 1989.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Langer, Ellen J. Mindfulness Perseus Books, 1989.
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