Creativity Across Domains
Faces of the Muse
James C Kaufman editor John Baer editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc
Published:15th Dec '04
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This insightful book explores creativity in various fields, including arts and sciences, offering a comprehensive understanding of cognitive processes and motivational traits. Creativity Across Domains provides valuable insights.
In Creativity Across Domains, a diverse group of writers delves into the complex nature of creativity as it manifests across various fields. From the arts, including poetry, fiction, and visual arts, to the sciences such as psychology, mathematics, and engineering, this book explores the unique cognitive processes and problem-solving approaches that characterize creative individuals. Each contributor shares insights into the personality traits, motivational factors, and work habits that define creativity within their specific domain of study.
The book also highlights the similarities and differences in creative expression across these diverse areas. Each chapter is penned by an expert who provides a thorough examination of creativity in their field, ensuring that readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Notably, there is a chapter dedicated to creativity in psychology, which investigates patterns of performance that lead to creative excellence across different branches of the discipline.
Additionally, Creativity Across Domains culminates in a thought-provoking final chapter that introduces the Amusement Park Theoretical Model, a new framework for understanding creativity. This book is an invaluable resource for creativity researchers, students, and anyone interested in enhancing their own creative potential through a deeper understanding of the cognitive and motivational aspects of creativity.
ISBN: 9780805846577
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 830g
364 pages