Bibliograph

Creativity, an introduction, edited by James C. Kaufman, Robert J. Sternberg

Type

Label

Creativity, an introduction, edited by James C. Kaufman, Robert J. Sternberg

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Creativity

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1164827312

Responsibility statement

edited by James C. Kaufman, Robert J. Sternberg

Series statement

Cambridge University Press - Higher Education Textbooks

Sub title

an introduction

Summary

This textbook is a systematic and straightforward introduction to the interdisciplinary study of creativity. Each chapter is written by one or more of the world's experts and features the latest research developments, alongside foundational knowledge. Each chapter also includes an introduction, key terms, and critical thought questions to promote active learning. Topics and authors have been selected to represent a comprehensive and balanced overview. Any reader will come away with a deeper understanding of how creativity is studied - and how they can improve their own creativity.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Preface / James C. Kaufman and Robert J. Sternberg -- Creativity : a historical perspective / Vlad P. Glăveanu and James C. Kaufman -- An overview of creativity theories / James C. Kaufman and Vlad P. Glăveanu -- Assessment of creativity / Jonathan A. Plucker, Matthew C. Makel, and Meihua Qian -- Creativity in Society / Dean Keith Simonton -- A lifespan developmental approach to creativity / Anna N.N. Hui and Mavis W.J. He -- Neuroscience of creativity / Oshin Vartanian - Creativity and cognition, divergent thinking, and intelligence / Anne M. Roberts ... [et al.] -- Cultural perspectives on creativity / Todd Lubart, Vlad P. Glăveanu, Herie de Vries, Ana Camargo, and Martin Storme -- Personality, emotions, and creativity / Jessica Hoffmann, Zorana Ivcevic, and Gregory Feistca -- Motivation and creativity / Beth A. Hennessey -- Creativity and mental health / Shelley Carson, Ellen Yang, and Marie Forgeard -- Creativity in K12 schools / Ronald A. Beghetto -- Improving creativity in organizational settings : applying research to organizations / Roni Reiter-Palmon, Ryan P. Royston, and Kevin S. Mitchell -- Enhancing creativity / Robert J. Sternberg

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