Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention - Brossura

Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly

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ISBN 10: 0060928204 ISBN 13: 9780060928209

Casa editrice: Perennial, 1997

Riassunto

Creativity is about capturing those moments that make life worth living. The author's objective is to offer an understanding of what leads to these moments, be it the excitement of the artist at the easel or the scientist in the lab, so that knowledge can be used to enrich people's lives. Drawing on 100 interviews with exceptional people, from biologists and physicists to politicians and business leaders, poets and artists, as well as his 30 years of research on the subject, Csikszentmihalyi uses his famous theory to explore the creative process. He discusses such ideas as why creative individuals are often seen as selfish and arrogant, and why the tortured genius is largely a myth. Most important, he clearly explains why creativity needs to be cultivated and is necessary for the future of our country, if not the world.

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Recensione:

“Although the benefits of this study to scholars are obvious, this thought-provoking mixture of scholarly and colloquial will enlighten inquisitive general readers, too.” (Library Journal (starred review))

“Accessible and enjoyable reading.” (Washington Times)

L'autore:

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is a professor at Claremont Graduate University and former chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago. His previous books include The Evolving Self and the national bestseller Flow.

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• Editore: Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0060928204
• ISBN 13: 9780060928209
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 462