Genius and Creativity: Selected Papers

by Dean Keith Simonton

Book Overview

What underlies the worlds most acclaimed acts of creative genius? Can we predict who has the capacity to become a noble creator? These are just a sample of questions addressed by the studies in this book, tackled by the author in unique fashion. He first compiles large databases on samples of eminent creators and their products. The databases, which may include both biographical and historical information, as well as characteristics on the creations,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1567502571
• ISBN13: 9781567502572
• Release Date: March 1997
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"