Gl&aveanu, Vlad
Creativity: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198842996
- author:
- Gl&aveanu, Vlad
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 17.3 x 11.2 x 0.9 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Sociology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Creativity: A Very Short Introduction by Vlad Petre Glǎveanu explores the history, theory, and practice of creativity from a psychological perspective. This book considers the nature and development of the creative process, analyzing why we produce creative work and understanding creative people and their creations within their social, material, and historical context. Glaveanu offers a sociocultural reading of creativity, examining how it can be understood beyond its contribution to economic growth and personal well-being. He also reflects on the future of creativity and creativity research, discussing technological development, societal evolution, and our place in a world populated by creative beings, ideas, and encounters. This book is part of the Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press, which offers hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. With its expert authors combining facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm, this pocket-sized book provides a concise introduction to creativity.