Creativity
An Introduction
Published on 8. April 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
318 pages
978-1-108-70237-9 (ISBN)
Description
This textbook is a systematic and straightforward introduction to the interdisciplinary study of creativity. Each chapter is written by one or more of the world's experts and features the latest research developments, alongside foundational knowledge. Each chapter also includes an introduction, key terms, and critical thought questions to promote active learning. Topics and authors have been selected to represent a comprehensive and balanced overview. Any reader will come away with a deeper understanding of how creativity is studied - and how they can improve their own creativity.
Reviews / Votes
'This wide-ranging book serves both as an introduction to the study of creativity and as an up-to-date survey of research in the field by those at its forefront.' Howard Gardner, Harvard Graduate School of Education 'This volume delivers ground-breaking research in a timely and relatable manner for the study of creativity and development. A much-needed textbook for advanced undergraduates, graduates, and researchers.' Luanne Witkowski, University of Massachusetts 'The editors write and gather an eclectic assortment of essays on creativity that awaken the reader to the centrality of creation in all serious human endeavor. This is a brilliant, necessary work.' Robert Olen Butler, Pulitzer-Prize-winning author of A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain 'A useful asset to those teaching and learning about the concept and phenomenon of creativity. It hits the sweet spot of offering thorough topical coverage within creativity research, but not being so broad as to overwhelm a non-expert reader. In addition to an overview encapsulating the field of creativity today, the textbook thoughtfully reinforces the applicability of research on creativity and the idea that creativity is an essential, boundary-crossing phenomenon.' Lauren Jin Woo, Arizona State University and Danah Henriksen, Michigan State UniversityMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
622 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-70237-9 (9781108702379)
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04/2021
Cambridge University Press
€130.50
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03/2021
Cambridge University Press
€41.99
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Persons
Content
Preface James C. Kaufman and Robert J. Sternberg; 1. Creativity: a historical perspective Vlad P. Glaveanu and James C. Kaufman; 2. An overview of creativity theories James C. Kaufman and Vlad P. Glaveanu; 3. Creativity in society Dean Keith Simonton; 4. Assessment of creativity Jonathan A. Plucker, Matthew C. Makel and Meihua Qian; 5. A lifespan developmental approach to creativity Anna N. N. Hui and Mavis W. J. He; 6. Neuroscience of creativity Oshin Vartanian; 7. Creativity and cognition, divergent thinking, and intelligence Anne M. Roberts, Robert J. Sternberg, Mark A. Runco, Selcuk Acar, Thomas B. Ward, Yuliya Kolomyts and James C. Kaufman; 8. Cultural perspectives on creativity Todd Lubart, Vlad P. Glaveanu, Herie de Vries, Ana Camargo and Martin Storme; 9. Personality, emotions, and creativity Jessica Hoffmann, Zorana Ivcevic and Gregory Feist; 10. Motivation and creativity Beth A. Hennessey; 11. Creativity and mental health Shelley Carson, Ellen Yang and Marie Forgeard; 12. Creativity in K12 schools Ronald A. Beghetto; 13. Improving creativity in organizational settings Roni Reiter-Palmon, Ryan P. Royston and Kevin S. Mitchell; 14. Enhancing creativity Robert J. Sternberg; Index.