{"product_id":"creativity-in-large-scale-contexts-guiding-creative-engagement-and-exploration-hardback-9781503632813","title":"Creativity in Large-Scale Contexts; Guiding Creative Engagement and Exploration (Hardback) 9781503632813","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCreativity in Large-Scale Contexts\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eGuiding Creative Engagement and Exploration\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJonathan S. Feinstein (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781503632813\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 7 November 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e416 pages, 5 tables, 21 figures, 4 halftones\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 3.2 cm, 0.79 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eCreativity in Large-Scale Contexts\u003c\/i\u003e shows the foundational importance of cultural, social, and economic context in the overall creative journey. Featuring individuals like Virginia Woolf—an icon of creative innovation for her pioneering of stream of consciousness narrative—and other worthy examples, this book is a must-read for those interested in how context creates (or inhibits) the playing field for creativity.\"\u003cbr\u003e  —David E. Salzman, Chief Executive, Warner Bros. and Lorimar-Telepictures \"Jonathan S. Feinstein's book will inspire a new generation of innovative thinkers with its revolutionary approach to large-scale creativity. It offers a deep understanding of the role of context to drive successful outcomes in the creative process.\"\u003cbr\u003e  —Robert Simonds, Founder and Chairman, STX Entertainment \"Feinstein builds on decades of research from the field of creativity with a fresh take on environment, or context, as an essential element of the creative process. His case studies from eminent creators deepen the reading experience. His insights will spur future large-scale creative endeavors.\"\u003cbr\u003e  —Kathyrn P. Haydon, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Non-Obvious Guide to Being More Creative\u003ci\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCreativity for Everybody\u003c\/i\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eCreativity in Large-Scale Contexts\u003c\/i\u003e helps us appreciate individuality and the surprise of creative outcomes and achievements. This volume will be of interest to anyone interested in the fulfillment of creative potentials.\"\u003cbr\u003e  —Mark A. Runco, Director of Creativity Research and Programming, Southern Oregon University \"Jonathan S. Feinstein addresses a significant but neglected topic in creativity studies: the place of large-scale context in innovation. An eclectic blend of theory and empirical studies drawn from art, literature, science, and technology, this book is an important and original contribution to our evolving understanding of creativity.\"\u003cbr\u003e  —Subrata Dasgupta, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Renaissance Considered as a Creative Phenomenon\u003c\/i\u003e \"[Feinstein] draws from decades of research to present a rich and comprehensive narrative.... The book is particularly relevant for innovation practitioners and business leaders seeking guidance on fostering creativity in an increasingly complex world. Recommended.\"—C. Winkler, \u003ci\u003eCHOICE\u003c\/i\u003e \"Applying the insights from Feinstein's research can lead to more efficient and effective creativity. Therefore, I highly recommend reading this book.\"—Teruyuki Bunno, \u003ci\u003eKindai Management Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eGold Medal, Business Intelligence \/ Innovation\u003c\/b\u003e - Axiom Business Awards 2025\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new model for smarter creativity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInnovators and creators work in cultural, economic, and social contexts that shape their work. These contexts are large-scale, filled with overwhelming multitudes of elements and possibilities—but these contexts can be fruitfully \"mined\" by creative teams. \u003ci\u003eCreativity in Large-Scale Contexts\u003c\/i\u003e, by Yale professor Jonathan S. Feinstein, introduces a groundbreaking new \"network model\" to describe how successful innovation can be focused, generated, and accelerated. The book will help teams and organizations innovate smarter and faster. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeinstein argues that in large-scale contexts creativity happens most efficiently when it is actively \"guided\" by a creative leader or team. Guiding creativity involves understanding, navigating, and actively using the cultural context, identifying puzzles and opportunities, and spanning these tensions to create novel connections. With thoughtful guidance, creators and creative teams can find their way through the thicket of possibilities faster, smarter, and with less waste. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreativity in Large-Scale Contexts\u003c\/i\u003e draws on case studies of famous creators including Virginia Woolf, Albert Einstein, Indigenous artist Clifford Possum, transgender activist and engineer Lynn Conway, and Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey. Empirically grounded, this book will be essential for teaching and managing creativity and innovation and will open new avenues for future intellectual growth and practice in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eImages, Figures, and Tables\u003cbr\u003e  Introduction\u003cbr\u003e  Part I: Context\u003cbr\u003e  1. The Importance of Context\u003cbr\u003e  2. The Structure of Context\u003cbr\u003e  3. Examples of Context\u003cbr\u003e  4. Modeling Context\u003cbr\u003e  5. Ideas and Projects\u003cbr\u003e  Part II: Guidance\u003cbr\u003e  6. The Challenge of Creativity\u003cbr\u003e  7. Guiding Conceptions Introduced\u003cbr\u003e  8. Examples of Guiding Conceptions\u003cbr\u003e  9. Guiding Conceptions in Greater Depth\u003cbr\u003e  10. The Model of Guiding Conceptions and the Benefits of Guided Search\u003cbr\u003e  11. Guiding Principles Introduced\u003cbr\u003e  12. Examples of Guiding Principles\u003cbr\u003e  13. Modeling Guiding Principles and How They Function in Tandem with Guiding Conceptions\u003cbr\u003e  Part III: Creation\u003cbr\u003e  14. A Core Model of Creativity\u003cbr\u003e  15. Creative Journeys\u003cbr\u003e  16. Modeling Richer Creative Processes\u003cbr\u003e  17. The Creative Development of Fields\u003cbr\u003e  18. Supporting Creativity\u003cbr\u003e  Conclusion: The Path Forward\u003cbr\u003e  Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e  Appendix\u003cbr\u003e  Notes\u003cbr\u003e  Index\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Stanford Business Books","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52676789469464,"sku":"9781503632813","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/creativity-in-large-scale-contexts-guiding-creative-engagement-and-exploration-hardback-9781503632813","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}