Explaining creativity : the science of human innovation /

"Genius. Invention. Talent. And, of course, creativity. These words describe the highest levels of human performance. When we're engaged in the act of being creative, we feel we are performing at the peak of our abilities. Creative works give us insight and enrich our lives. Creativity is...

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Main Authors: Sawyer, R. Keith (Robert Keith) (Author), Henriksen, Danah (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2023]
Edition:Third edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Genius. Invention. Talent. And, of course, creativity. These words describe the highest levels of human performance. When we're engaged in the act of being creative, we feel we are performing at the peak of our abilities. Creative works give us insight and enrich our lives. Creativity is part of what makes us human. Our nearest relatives, chimpanzees and other primates, are often quite intelligent but never reach these high levels of performance"--
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 579 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197747568
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