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Explaining Creativity: The Science of Human Innovation,Used
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This is the first edition; the second edition was published in December, 2011 and has seven new chapters and eight new appendices. I highly recommend you buy the second edition!Explaining Creativity is an accessible introduction to the latest scientific research on creativity. In the last 50 yearss, psychologists, anthropologists, and sociologists have increasingly studied creativity, and we now know more about creativity that at any point in history. Explaining Creativity considers not only arts like painting and writing, but also science, stage performance, and business innovation. Until about a decade ago, creativity researchers tended to focus on highly valued activities like fine art painting and Nobel prize winning science. Sawyer brings this research up to date by including movies, music videos, cartoons, videogames, hypertext fiction, and computer technology. For example, this is the first book on creativity to include studies of performance and improvisation. Sawyer draws on the latest research findings to show the importance of collaboration and context in all of these creative activities.Today's science of creativity is interdisciplinary; in addition to psychological studies of creativity, Explaining Creativity includes research by anthropologists on creativity in nonWestern cultures, and research by sociologists about the situations, contexts, and networks of creative activity. Explaining Creativity brings these approaches together within the sociocultural approach to creativity pioneered by Howard Becker, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Howard Gardner. The sociocultural approach moves beyond the individual to consider the social and cultural contexts of creativity, emphasizing the role of collaboration and context in the creative process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Explaining Creativity'? A: 'Explaining Creativity' provides an accessible introduction to the scientific research on creativity, addressing various fields including art, science, performance, and business innovation.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 368 pages, offering a comprehensive exploration of creativity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Explaining Creativity'? A: The author of 'Explaining Creativity' is R. Keith Sawyer, a renowned expert in the field of creativity research.
- Q: What edition of the book is currently available? A: The available edition is the first edition, published on January 19, 2006.
- Q: Does this book include information on non-Western cultures? A: Yes, 'Explaining Creativity' includes research on creativity in non-Western cultures, providing a broader perspective on the subject.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Explaining Creativity' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: Is the book suitable for professionals in creative fields? A: Yes, the book is suitable for professionals across various creative fields, as it discusses collaboration and context in creativity, which are relevant to many industries.
- Q: Are there any new chapters in the second edition? A: Yes, the second edition, published in December 2011, includes seven new chapters and eight new appendices.
- Q: What is the significance of the sociocultural approach in the book? A: The sociocultural approach emphasizes the importance of social and cultural contexts in creativity, highlighting the role of collaboration and context in creative processes.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the creative process in business? A: Absolutely, 'Explaining Creativity' discusses innovation in business and how creativity plays a crucial role in successful business practices.