In Sync : The Emergence of Function in Minds, Groups and Societies Paperback / softback
by Andrzej K. Nowak, Robin R. Vallacher, Ryszard Praszkier, Agnieszka Rychwalska, Michal Zochowski
Part of the Understanding Complex Systems series
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This 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. For 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. Although 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.
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- Publication Date:17/03/2021
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:226 pages, 10 Illustrations, color; 15 Illustrations, black and white; XII, 226 p. 25 illus., 10 ill
- Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- Publication Date:17/03/2021
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- ISBN:9783030389895