Explaining Creativity: The Science of Human Innovation - Second Edition

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Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen; Vergilbt / ausgeblichen. This accessible introduction delves into the latest scientific research on creativity, summarizing a wide range of studies in psychology and related fields. Over the past 40 years, researchers have increasingly focused on creativity, providing unprecedented insights. The exploration encompasses various domains, including the arts, science, business innovation, and everyday creativity. The interdisciplinary approach integrates psychological studies, anthropological insights on non-Western cultures, sociological research on creative contexts, and cognitive neuroscience findings about brain activity during creative tasks. The book emphasizes the importance of social and cultural contexts, highlighting collaboration's role in the creative process. It features recent experimental studies using brain imaging technology to reveal how the brain functions during creative endeavors. Each chapter concludes with suggested readings for further exploration, and key concepts along with thought-provoking questions for reflection are highlighted throughout, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding the multifaceted nature of creativity. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1d7f369d-a237-43df-b93f-3745bb0b61a2

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: R. Keith Sawyer, a professor of psychology, education, and business at Washington University in St. Louis, is one of the world's leading scientific experts on creativity. He combines this scientific expertise with a strong hands-on background in real-world creativity. After receiving his computer science degree from MIT in 1982, he began his career with a two-year stint designing videogames for Atari. In 1990, Dr. Sawyer began his doctoral studies in psychology, studying creativity with Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Dr. Sawyer has also been a jazz pianist for over 20 years, and spent several years playing piano with Chicago improv theater groups.