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Originally published in 1988, this book outlines a new evolutionary
paradigm for understanding human society and mental structure,
originating from the editor's work in primate ethology. It is
supported and further elaborated by the contributors. Chance argues
that two modes of social interaction, the agonic and hedonic,
underlie social life and corresponding mentality. In the agonic
mode we are concerned with self-security and our attention is much
taken up with being accepted by a group. This mode is based on a
recently discovered state of inhibited (braked) mental arousal.
Social behaviour is either authoritarian or authority subservient,
and has a tendency to control or be controlled. It curbs
intelligence and restricts personality development. In the hedonic
mode we are freer to form a network of personal relationships that
are typically mutually supportive. The hedonic mode leads to the
development of self-confidence and a relaxed empathic and
collaborative personality with intelligence enhanced. The volume
will still be of interest to all concerned with human affairs
including those working in ethology, primatology, anthropology,
social psychology, psychiatry and political sociology.
Originally published in 1988, this book outlines a new evolutionary
paradigm for understanding human society and mental structure,
originating from the editor's work in primate ethology. It is
supported and further elaborated by the contributors. Chance argues
that two modes of social interaction, the agonic and hedonic,
underlie social life and corresponding mentality. In the agonic
mode we are concerned with self-security and our attention is much
taken up with being accepted by a group. This mode is based on a
recently discovered state of inhibited (braked) mental arousal.
Social behaviour is either authoritarian or authority subservient,
and has a tendency to control or be controlled. It curbs
intelligence and restricts personality development. In the hedonic
mode we are freer to form a network of personal relationships that
are typically mutually supportive. The hedonic mode leads to the
development of self-confidence and a relaxed empathic and
collaborative personality with intelligence enhanced. The volume
will still be of interest to all concerned with human affairs
including those working in ethology, primatology, anthropology,
social psychology, psychiatry and political sociology.
Nicholas Kok conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of the English
National Opera in this production of Purcell's work, recorded in
1995. Directed by David Pountney and choreographed by Quinny Sacks,
the performance stars Yvonne Kenny and Thomas Randle as Titania and
Oberon, characters taken from Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's
Dream'.
The world premiere of John Tavener's Fall and Resurrection, filmed
in London's St. Paul's Cathedral. This performance was dedicated to
and performed in the presence of Charles, Prince of Whales. This 65
minute concert, conducted by Richard Hickox, includes a 15 minute
interview with Tavener. The repertoire includes Patricia Rosario,
Soprano; Michael Chance, Countertenor; Martyn Hill, Tenor; Stephen
Richardson, Bass; BBC Singers; Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral; City
of London Sinfonia/Richard.
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Various Artists - Taverner (CD)
Martyn Hill, David Wilson-Johnson, Stephen Richardson, Fiona Kimm, Michael Chance, …
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R462
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