Encyclopedia of Creativity Set

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The Encyclopedia of Creativity is the sourcebook for individuals seeking specialized information about creativity and motivation. Subjects include theories of creativity, techniques for enhancing creativity, individuals who have made significant contributions to creativity, physiological aspects of creativity, and virtually any topic that touches upon the subject. Entries are placed in alphabetical order with cross-references to other topics and entries where appropriate. Each entry is written in simple easy-to-understand terms summarizing the most important aspects of creative research and writing relating to the specific topic. A bibliography in the back of each article suggests additional sources for more information. The text is visually enhanced throughout by illustrations and photographs.

Key Features
* A source-book of specialized information about creativity and motivation
* Includes virtually any topic dealing with creativity
* Entries are placed in alphabetical order with cross-references
* Written in easy-to-understand terms
* Illustrations and photographs throughout
* Contains select biographies of internationally renowned creative individuals from throughout history




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Summary: Encyclopedia of Creativity
Comment: This two volume set provides a comprehensive overview of creativity. The texts are easy to use, and thus far, have provided me with reliable information on various topics. However, the price is a little high for most students...I was quite fortunate to get a discount when I ordered. Also, an updated or paperback version would be nice--perhaps a one volume text--as one could take it to lecture with ease. In spite of these flaws, which are independent of the texts themselves, the encyclopedias are the best in the field to date.

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Summary: Great reference tool
Comment: This is a wonderful collection of creativity topics written by the leading creativity experts in the field. The authors have taken years worth of empirical research and summarized it in a manner that is accessible to the layman. This book is best used as a quick reference to address a variety of subjects and their relationship to creativity and not as pleasure reading (as is traditional of encyclopedias). The critique that is often given to any book dealing with creativity it that it should itself be creative. This is of course absurd. When reading a book on mental disability we would never expect the authors to adopt a disability when conveying their messages. Those that think that creativity books must be creative would be better served by not venturing too far away from the pop-up book collection. Those looking for an encyclopedia that has gathered every imagination topic dealing with creativity that has been empirically tested (not just based on guesswork, hunches, or "feeling") will find this book very useful.

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Summary: An Academic book for other academics
Comment: This is not worth anything close to the price that I, unfortuneately paid for it. Unless, of course, you love reading the kind of thing academics love to write to impress other academics and relatives. I cannot begin to tell you how so far off the mark everything in this book is. Suffice it say, it is not an encyclopedia of creativity. It is a collection of accademic papers which rehash the same old things. One has to wonder if any of the contributors have ever read any of the classic books on creativity that are out there. They, I think, could learn a lot.

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Summary: Nice work
Comment: Wonderful work. Comprehensive and varied. It is "Academic," for the most part, but NOT highly technical. Best of all it has articles by everyone who is anyone in the field. All of the major figures in this field contributed. Not light reading, but if you want to know what the experts say, this is the book.

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Summary: A Vital Resource about Creativity
Comment: This is an essential set of books for people who are seriously interested in learning what is known about creativity today. The writers are academics who have spent many years investigating and writing about creativity. They carefully avoid "you can do it" cheerleader type material based on half-baked ideas and unproven notions.

That said, some of the entries could be clearer and better written. Nevertheless, I found many inspirational ideas and resources from both a personal and business perspective.

Technical Details

Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 152.4071
EAN: 9780122270758
ISBN: 0122270754
Label: Academic Press
Manufacturer: Academic Press
Number Of Items: 2
Number Of Pages: 1663
Publication Date: 1999-09-15
Publisher: Academic Press
Studio: Academic Press