Explaining Creativity

Part 1. Conceptions 1. Introduction 2. Conceptions of Creativity Part 2: Individualist Approaches 3. Defining Creativity Through Assessment 4. The Creative Personality 5. The Creative Process, Part 1 6. The Creative Process, Part 2 7. The Creative Process, Part 3 8. Biology and Creativity 9. Creative Self Beliefs 10. Creativity and Well-being Part 3: Sociocultural Approaches 11. The Sociology of Creativity 12. Group Creativity 13. Organizational Creativity 14. Culture and Creativity 15. Creativity and Technology Part 4: Creativity in the Domains 16. Visual Arts 17. Writing 18. Music 19. Theater 20. Science 21. Conclusion: The Future of Creativity Appendices The Domain of Creativity Research Appendix A: Third Edition Literature Review Methodology Appendix B: A Timeline of Creativity Research Appendix C: Creativity Research Overviews Appendix D: Journal Special Issues Appendix E: Journals that Publish Creativity Research Appendix F: Influential Books in Creativity Research The Field of Creativity Research Appendix G: Colleges and Universities with a Degree or Certificate in Creativity Appendix H: Influential Creativity Researchers, 1800-1990 References Index