Description
Book SynopsisPresents an understanding of the basis of creativity. Describing patterns of development seen in creative individuals, this title shows how creativity grows out of distinctive interests that often form years before one makes his/her main contributions.
Trade Review"I consider [
The Nature of Creative Development] to be an important step in attempting to understand individual differences in the creative process. Feinstein adopts a theoretical framework which integrates both rich case study detail regarding the individual, and the wider cultural and environment place of these individuals in society. The text is highly affordable and a recommended read." --
The Psychologist"Feinstein has done yeoman work here and should be applauded for bringing the study of creativity, long the preserve of humanities students, into a business school setting. " --
The Jewish Journal"The material presented by Feinstein offers a unique and rich perspective on creative development.
The Nature of Creative Development is a highly valuable contribution to the field of creativity studies." -- Ronald E. Purser * San Francisco State University *
Table of ContentsCONTENTS} I. }Introduction. II. }Creative Interests and Conceptions of Creative Interests. III. }The Development of Creative Interests. IV. }Intrinsic Sources of Interest. V. }Extrinsic and Strategic Factors in the Development of Creative Interests. VI. }Kinds of Creative Interests. VII. }The Distinctiveness and Breadth of Creative Interests. VIII. }Resonances and Connections. IX. }Creative Responses. X. }Exploration of Creative Interests and Creativity Generation; Creative XI. }The Role of Conceptions of Creative Interests and Associated Values and Principles in Guidance; Management of Creative Development at the Meta-Level. XII. }Creativity in Projects. XIII. }Multiple Interests. XIV. }Patterns of Creative Development: Patterns of Projects; Projects and Interests. XV. }Patterns of Creative Development: Evolution of Interests and Sequences of Interests. XVI. }Difficulties in Creative Development. XVII. }Creative Development and Linkages of Cultural Transmission; Modeling Cultural Development. Epilogue: Modeling Individuals in Social Systems. Bibliography Index
