Turning points : the nature of creativity /

Discusses theories and methods focusing on a critical concept of intellectual turning points in the context of critical thinking, scientific discovery, and problem solving in general. This book introduces a novel analytical and experimental system that provides not only new ways for retrospective st...

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Main Author: Chen, Chaomei, 1960-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Beiijing : Heidelberg ; New York : Higher Education Press ; Springer, [2011]
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Summary:Discusses theories and methods focusing on a critical concept of intellectual turning points in the context of critical thinking, scientific discovery, and problem solving in general. This book introduces a novel analytical and experimental system that provides not only new ways for retrospective studies of scientific change but also for characterizing transformative potentials of prospective scientific contributions.
Physical Description:xvi, 268 pages, 9 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9787040317039 (Higher Education Press0
7040317036 (Higher Education Press0
3642191592 (Springer)
9783642191596 (Springer)