{"product_id":"9783030389864","title":"Understanding Complex Systems: The Emergence of Function in Minds, Groups and Societies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUnderstanding Complex Systems: The Emergence of Function in Minds, Groups and Societies\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNowak, Andrzej K.; Vallacher, Robin R.; Praszkier, Ryszard; Rychwalska, Agnieszka; Zochowski, Michal\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book introduces the reader to the concept of functional synchronization and how it operates on very different levels in psychological and social systems – from the emergence of thought to the formation of social relations and the structure of societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor years, psychologists have investigated phenomena such as self-concept, social judgment, social relations, group dynamics, and cooperation and conflict, but have discussed these phenomena seoarately.This book shows how synchronization provides a foundational approach to these otherwise distinct and diverse psychological processes.This work shows that there is a basic tendency with many processes to become coordinated and progressively integrated into increasingly larger units through well-defined processes. For these larger units, new and largely adaptive functions emerge.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\nAlthough synchronization affords progressive integration of system elements to enable correspondingly higher-order functions, the trajectory of synchronization is often characterized by periods of assembly and disassembly of system elements. This occurs when a task is completed and synchronization is no longer essential so that the elements once again operate in an independent fashion. It is argued that the disassembly-resynchronization scenario occurs at all levels of psychological and social reality. The implications of this approach for important issues in interpersonal relations and societal processes are discussed. \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2020-03-17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783030389864\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-030-38987-1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 226\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45382489866380,"sku":"9783030389864","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783030389864.jpg?v=1772827313","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783030389864","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}