Creativity. Theories and Themes: Research, Development, and Practice

✍ Scribed by Mark A. Runco (Auth.)

• Publisher: Academic Press Inc
• Year: 2014
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 501
• Edition: 2nd edition
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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.

• Includes all major theories and perspectives on creativity
• Consolidates recent research into a single source
• Includes key terms defined and text boxes with interesting related material
• Single authored for clarity and consistency of presentation

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Creativity, Page i
Creativity, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Dedication, Page v
Preface, Pages xi-xiii
Chapter 1 - Cognition and Creativity, Pages 1-38
Chapter 2 - Developmental Trends and Influences on Creativity, Pages 39-67
Chapter 3 - Biological Perspectives on Creativity, Pages 69-108
Chapter 4 - Health and Clinical Perspectives, Pages 109-143
Chapter 5 - Social, Attributional, and Organizational Perspectives, Pages 145-170
Chapter 6 - Educational Perspectives, Pages 171-204
Chapter 7 - History and Historiometry, Pages 205-249
Chapter 8 - Culture and Creativity, Pages 251-264
Chapter 9 - Personality and Motivation, Pages 265-302
Chapter 10 - Creativity and Politics, Pages 303-316
Chapter 11 - Creativity and Philosophy, Pages 317-333
Chapter 12 - Enhancement and the Fulfillment of Potential, Pages 335-387
Chapter 13 - Conclusion: What Creativity is and What it is Not, Pages 389-427
References, Pages 429-484
Index, Pages 485-500