Talent in Context: Historical and Social Perspectives on Giftedness

By Reva C. Friedman

Book Overview

How does the gifted individual fare in a culture that values beauty over brains? Why do American women see giftedness as both an asset and a liability? Can we tease apart nature and nurture to understand how talent develops? Will we genetically engineer supersmart babies in the near future? In Talent in Context, ten eminent psychologists come together to address these and other provocative questions and to appreciate the various social and historical contexts within which giftedness evolves. The book's lively dialogue explores how we define, assess, value and nurture talent.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557989443
• ISBN13: 9781557989444
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.5" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

This is a must read for educators involved in gifted ed.

Talent in Context is a collection of research articles that review studies in giftedness from a historical, scientific and culture perspectives. By becoming familiar with the history of gifted ed, educators can have a better understanding of the present dilemma in gifted and talented programs in the public schools. Districts are under tremendous pressure to identify the giftedness (ie talent) in all children and to provide programs for these talents. This collection of articles places in perspective this concept of talent development. These articles also help in conceptualizing what giftedness and talented means in a number of contexts. Being informed about this body of research is essential for public educators promoting and implementing gifted ed programs.