Creativity

The Psychology of Discovery and Invention

Dr Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, PhD (University of Chicago)

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Harper Perennial
06 August 2013

Psychology; Cognition & cognitive psychology

Series: Harper Perennial Modern Classics

""Although the benefits of this study to scholars are obvious, this thought-provoking mixture of scholarly and colloquial will enlighten inquisitive general readers, too."" --

Library Journal (starred review)

The classic study of the creative process from the bestselling author of Flow.

Creativity is about capturing those moments that make life worth living. Legendary psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (""The leading researcher into 'flow states.'"" -- Newsweek) reveals what leads to these moments--be it the excitement of the artist at the easel or the scientist in the lab--so that this knowledge can be used to enrich people's lives. Drawing on nearly one hundred interviews with exceptional people, from biologists and physicists, to politicians and business leaders, to poets and artists, as well as his thirty years of research on the subject, Csikszentmihalyi uses his famous flow theory to explore the creative process. He discusses such ideas as why creative individuals are often seen as selfish and arrogant, and why the ""tortured genius"" is largely a myth. Most important, he explains why creativity needs to be cultivated and is necessary for the future of our country, if not the world.

By: Dr Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi PhD (University of Chicago)
Imprint: Harper Perennial
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 136mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 345g
ISBN: 9780062283252
ISBN 10: 0062283251
Series: Harper Perennial Modern Classics
Pages: 455
Publication Date: 06 August 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Creativity: The Psychology of Discovery and Invention

"""Although the benefits of this study to scholars are obvious, this thought-provoking mixture of scholarly and colloquial will enlighten inquisitive general readers, too."" -- Library Journal (starred review) ""Accessible and enjoyable reading."" -- Washington Times"