Creativity: The Psychology of Discovery and Invention Contributor(s): Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly (Author) |
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ISBN: 0062283251 ISBN-13: 9780062283252 Publisher: Harper Perennial OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Creative Ability |
Dewey: 153.35 |
Series: P.S. |
Physical Information: 0.84" H x 5.37" W x 7.99" (0.76 lbs) 455 pages |
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Publisher Description: The classic study of the creative process from the bestselling author of Flow Creativity is about capturing those moments that make life worth living. Legendary psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi ("The leading researcher into 'flow states.'" -- Newsweek) reveals what leads to these moments--be it the excitement of the artist at the easel or the scientist in the lab--so that this knowledge can be used to enrich people's lives. Drawing on nearly one hundred interviews with exceptional people, from biologists and physicists, to politicians and business leaders, to poets and artists, as well as his thirty years of research on the subject, Csikszentmihalyi uses his famous flow 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 explains why creativity needs to be cultivated and is necessary for the future of our country, if not the world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly: - 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. |