The International Handbook of Creativity

by James C. Kaufman (Editor), Robert J. Sternberg (Editor)

What constitutes a creative person? Different cultures have different perspectives on what it means to be creative, yet it is nearly always the American or Western perspective that is represented in the psychological literature. The goal of this handbook is to present a truly international and diverse set of perspectives on the psychology of human creativity. Distinguished international scholars have contributed to this book's chapters on the history and current state of creativity research and theory in their respective parts of the world. Much of the work discussed has never before been available in English.

Genres: Psychology

540 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Derrick Trimble · Rating 3 out of 5]

An around the world research round robin of creativity. Anchored to each study are the roots of American research on the subject. While research differentiation occurs from country-to-country to reflect the cultural style. The vast majority of the handbook is a continuation of the Handbook of Creativity but with examples of national research efforts and expressions of institutionalizing creative programs in society and education.

[Dorothea · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful handbook on issues of creativity!