Sawyer, R. Keith

Explaining creativity the science of human innovation / [electronic resource] : R. Keith Sawyer. - 2nd ed. - New York : Oxford University Press, c2012. - 586 p.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

9780199838202 (electronic bk.)




Creative ability.


Electronic books.

BF408 / .S284 2012

153.3/5