Creativity theories and themes : research, development, and practice

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 wh...

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Main Author: Runco, Mark A. (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press c2007.
Edition:1st ed
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798074306719
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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
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (505 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780080467832