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Creativity : theories and themes : research, development, and practice / Mark A. Runco.

By: Runco, Mark A Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, �2007Description: 1 online resource (xi, 492 pages) : illustrationsContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780080467832; 0080467830Subject(s): Creative ability | Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.) | Creative ability -- Psychological aspectsAdditional physical formats: Print version:: Creativity.DDC classification: 153.3/5 LOC classification: BF408 | .R782 2007ebOnline resources: ScienceDirect

Contents:

Chapter 1. Cognition and Creativity -- Chapter 2. Developmental Trends and Influences on Creativity -- Chapter 3. Biological Perspectives on Creativity -- Chapter 4. Health and Clinical Perspectives -- Chapter 5. Social, Attributional, and Organizational Perspectives -- Chapter 6. Educational Perspectives -- Chapter 7. History and Historiometry -- Chapter 8. Culture and Creativity -- Chapter 9. Personality and Motivation -- Chapter 10. Enhancement and the Fulfillment of Potential -- Chapter 11. Conclusion: What Creativity Is and What It Is Not -- References -- Index.

Summary: An integrative introduction to the theories and themes in research on creativity, this book 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, how social context affects creativity, and then coverage of issues like gender differences, whether creativity can be enhanced, if creativity is related to poor mental or physical health, etc. 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 and/or encourage creativity, as well as references to internet sites relating to creativity. *Breaks down the major theories about creativity but doesn't restrict to a singular perspective *Includes extensive citations of existing literature *Textbook features included (i.e., key terms defined).

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An integrative introduction to the theories and themes in research on creativity, this book 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, how social context affects creativity, and then coverage of issues like gender differences, whether creativity can be enhanced, if creativity is related to poor mental or physical health, etc. 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 and/or encourage creativity, as well as references to internet sites relating to creativity. *Breaks down the major theories about creativity but doesn't restrict to a singular perspective *Includes extensive citations of existing literature *Textbook features included (i.e., key terms defined).

Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-476) and index.

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