Creative Work and Distributions of Power [Paperback]

This book has a powerful message: that power itself is distributed across flexible, connected systems. Through thought provoking analyses, dialogues and metalogues, we learn to see power and creativity anew. A classic in participatory analysis.

Vlad Glveanu, Dublin City University, Ireland

 

What do Gregory Bateson and Tyler, The Creator have in common? From these case studies, Hanchett Hanson with his colleagues reveal the inside story of creative eco-systems. An essentiel read to understand the complex ingredients, including purpose and power, that combine to yield creative work.

Todd Lubart, Universit? Paris Cit?, France

 

Michael Hanchett Hanson and his colleagues broaden the discussion of creativity from the narrow focus on ideas and individuals to systems, both ecological and economic. Creativity is about broadening our world and this book does exactly that.

Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, Yale University, USA

Section 1: Launch  1. Metalogue: What are we doing here?  2. Metalogue: Do we need a map?  3. Metalogue: What do we mean by participation?  Section 2: Toward an Ecological Epistemology  4. Introduction: Gregory Bateson  5. Gregory Bateson: The art of science  6. Metalogue: Wait! Did he say free will is a rat in a maze?  7. Metalogue: Is purpose good or bad?  8. Dolphins, Context, and Creative Power  9. Metalogue: Do we need this ladder? Section 3: Through Enchanted Mountains of Theory  10.&nbsl#É