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Creativity
Theories and Themes: Research, Development, and Practice
Comprehensive introductory overview of creativity theory and research by the pre-eminent researcher in the field
Mark A. Runco (Author)
9780124105126
Hardback, published 13 March 2014
520 pages
23.4 x 19 x 3.1 cm, 1.13 kg
An integrative introduction to the theories and themes in research on creativity, the second edition of Creativity is both a reference work and text for courses in this burgeoning area of research. The book begins with a discussion of the theories of creativity (Person, Product, Process, Place), the general question of whether creativity is influenced by nature or nurture, what research has indicated of the personality and style of creative individuals from a personality analysis standpoint, and how social context affects creativity. This wide-ranging work then proceeds to coverage of issues such as gender differences, whether creativity can be enhanced, if creativity is related to poor mental or physical health, and much more. The book contains boxes covering special interest items, including one-page biographies of famous creative individuals, and activities for a group or individual to test or encourage creativity, as well as references to Internet sites relating to creativity.
Preface 1.Cognition and Creativity 2.Developmental Trends and Influences on Creativity 3.Biological Perspectives on Creativity 4.Health and Clinical Perspectives 5.Social, Attributional, and Organizational Perspectives 6.Educational Perspectives 7.History and Historiometry 8.Culture and Creativity 9.Personality & Motivation 10.Creativity and Politics 11.Creativity and Philosophy 12.Enhancement and the Fulfillnment of Potential 13.Conclusion: What Creativity is and What it is Not
Subject Areas: The self, ego, identity, personality [JMS], Cognition & cognitive psychology [JMR], Social, group or collective psychology [JMH]
