The Torrance kids at mid-life : selected case studies of creative behavior / Garnet W. Millar ; foreword by E. Paul Torrance.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Millar, Garnet W.

Series:

Publications in creativity research

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Creative ability--Longitudinal studies.

Creative ability.

Creative thinking--Longitudinal studies.

Creative thinking.

Genre:

Longitudinal studies.

Physical Description:

xiv, 341 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Ablex Pub., 2002.

Contents:

1 Creativity: An Essential Skill for All 3

2 E. Paul Torrance: A Toast to "the Creativity Man" 11

3 The "Creativity Scene": University of Minnesota (1958-1965) 14

4 Books on the Torrance Longitudinal Study and Review of the Literature 19

5 University and Sidney Pratt Elementary Schools: "Creative Places" for Children 22

6 Longitudinal Studies 28

7 Genesis of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking 30

8 Procedures 33

9 Description of Sample

Personal Profiles 39

10 Wendy Henry: "Creative Person-at-Large"

Renaissance Woman 47

11 Kevin O. Lillehei: A "Best Doctor in America"

Exploring "Inner" Space 71

12 Cathy Gorlin: From Grade 6 Class President to "Super Lawyer" 84

13 Ted Schwarzrock: Entrepreneur "in Overdrive," CEO of a Medical-Products Company 103

14 Fritz Reeker: "A Top Lawyer in Minnesota" 126

15 Alex Adams: A Medical Researcher (Pulmonary Diseases) 142

16 David Kwiat: Mandated to Explore Creativity 158

17 Frederick Puzak: An Unconventional Thinker 178

18 Ann Lumry: A "Playful and Gutsy" Psychologist 195

19 Jim Young: A Multitalented Adventure Seeker and Beyonder 218

Part 3 Themes From the Case Studies

20 Early Influences on Creativity 239

21 Career Paths and Transitions 246

22 Creative Accomplishments 252

23 "Manifesto for Children" 258

24 Reflections on Creativity 264

25 Key Messages for Creative Living 274

A Description of Creative Factors and Creative Strengths 281

B Torrance Lecture Delivered by Wendy Henry at the University of Georgia, October 20, 2000 286

C Pratt and University Elementary Schools 1980 Follow-up Questionnaire and Supplementary Information 302

D Forty-year Follow-up Questionnaire for University Elementary and Pratt School Participants, 1998 323

E Interview Form, 1998 333.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [336]-338) and index.

ISBN:

1567506062

OCLC:

46240312