Allison B. Kaufman (Author, Editor), James C. Kaufman(Editor)
Animal Creativity and Innovation (Explorations in Creativity Research)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780128006481
- author:
- Allison B. Kaufman (Author, Editor), James C. Kaufman(Editor)
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Academic Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 538
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Biological Sciences, Animal Sciences
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Animal Creativity and Innovation explores the research and findings associated with animal creativity, delving into how evolutionary changes have shaped problem-solving abilities and tool use in humans. This comprehensive overview also examines social interaction and innovation in animals, revealing surprising similarities to human creative tendencies.
The book provides a solid understanding of the neurobiology of cognition and its relationship to animal creativity, as well as informative research from both animal behaviorists and psychologists. By summarizing key findings on creativity in animals, this volume offers valuable insights into the complex and multifaceted nature of creativity itself.