Explaining creativity: the science of human innovation

This volume presents a comprehensive and authoritative overview of scientific studies on creativity and innovation. Sawyer discusses not only arts like painting and writing, but also science, stage performance, business innovation, and creativity in everyday life.

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Main Authors: Sawyer, Robert Keith 1960- (Author), Henriksen, Danah (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Oxford University Press [2024]
Edition:Third edition
Series:Oxford scholarship online
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Online Access:DE-739
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Summary:This volume presents a comprehensive and authoritative overview of scientific studies on creativity and innovation. Sawyer discusses not only arts like painting and writing, but also science, stage performance, business innovation, and creativity in everyday life.
"Genius. Invention. Talent. And, of course, creativity. These words describe the highest levels of human performance. When we're engaged in the act of being creative, we feel we are performing at the peak of our abilities. Creative works give us insight and enrich our lives. Creativity is part of what makes us human. Our nearest relatives, chimpanzees and other primates, are often quite intelligent but never reach these high levels of performance"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xi, 579 Seiten) Illustrationen, Diagramme
ISBN:9780197747568
DOI:10.1093/oso/9780197747537.001.0001

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