The first edition of the successful Encyclopedia of Creativity
served to establish the study of creativity is a field in itself.
Now completely updated and revised in its second edition,
coverageencompasses the definition of creativity, the development
and expression of creativity across the lifespan, the environmental
conditions that encourage or discourage creativity, creativity
within specific disciplines like music, dance, film, art,
literature, etc., the relationship of creativity and mental health,
intelligence, andlearning styles, and the process of being
creative. This reference also appeals to a lay audience with
articlesspecifically on the application of creativityto business
settings. Available online via ScienceDirect and in limited print
release.
Named a 2012 Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library
Association's Choice publicationServes as a compendium of reviews
of a number of domain-specific areas, such as acting, dance,
expressive arts, film, food, music, religion, science, sports,
theater, and writing.Creativity and education are examined in
articles about thought processes, such as developmental trends in
creative abilities and potentials, the enhancement of creativity,
intelligence, knowledge, play, prodigies, programs and courses,
talent and teaching creativity.Cognitive aspects of creativity can
be investigated in articles about altered and transitional states,
analogies, attention, cognitive style, divergent thinking, flow and
optimal experience, metacognition, metaphors, problem-finding,
problem-solving, and remote associates.Covers business and
organizational creativity in articles about advertising with art,
creative visuals, business/management, creativity coaching,
creativity exercises, entrepreneurship, group dynamics, innovation,
leadership, organizational culture, organizational development,
teams, and training, among others.Explicitly examines the complex
interrelationship between society and creativity in articles about
awards, conformity and conventionality, the creative sector and
class of society, cultural diversity, the dark side of creativity,
East vs. West, networking, social psychology, war, zeitgeist, and
others.Personal and interpersonal creativity is discussed in
articles relating to collaboration, family, life stages, mentors,
networking, personal creativity and self-actualization.Focuses on
scientific information about creativity, there are also articles
that discuss brain and neuropsychology, concepts of creativity,
definitions of creativity, expertise, longitudinal studies,
researching art, artists and art audiences, research methods,
phenomenology research and qualitative research.Online version
contains an additional 26 biographies of famously creative people "
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