Explaining creativity : the science of human innovation / R. Keith Sawyer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sawyer, R. Keith (Robert Keith)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Creative ability.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (568 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Explaining Creativity is an accessible introduction to the latest scientific research on creativity. The book summarizes and integrates a broad range of research in psychology and related scientific fields. In the last 40 years, psychologists, anthropologists, and sociologists have devoted increased attention to creativity; we now know more about creativity than at any point in history. Explaining Creativity considers not only arts like painting and writing, but also science, stage performance, business innovation, and creativity in everyday life.Sawyer's approach is interdisciplinary. In addi

Contents:

Conceptions

Introduction

Conceptions of creativity

Individualist approaches

Defining creativity through assessment

The creative personality

The creative process, part 1

The creative process, part 2

The creative process, part 3

Computer simulations of the creative process

Biology and creativity

Cognitive neuroscience and creativity

Sociocultural approaches

Sociology

Group creativity

Organizational creativity

Culture and creativity

History and creativity

Creativity in the domains

Visual arts

Writing

Music

Theater

Science

Everyday creativity

Education and creativity

How to be more creative

Conclusion: the future of creativity.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-280-49874-9

9786613593979

0-19-983820-8

OCLC:

776203312