{"product_id":"creativity-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","title":"Creativity: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVlad Gl\u0026amp;aveanu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor thousands of years humanity has engaged in creative expression, allowing us to relate to other people, contribute to shared culture, build an identity, and give meaning to our existence. From the painted caves in Lascaux and the invention of the first tools to modern day advertising campaigns and inventors' labs, creativity has a long past but a short history. The word 'creativity' emerged in the English language in the 19th century and only become popular from the mid-20th century. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e explores the history, theory, and practice of creativity from a psychological perspective. Vlad Glaveanu considers the nature and development of the creative process, and analyzes the reasons why we produce creative work. Offering a sociocultural reading of this phenomenon, he discusses how we can understand creative people and their creations within the social, material, and historical context that made them possible. In doing so, he demonstrates how we can address the meaning and value of creativity beyond its contribution to economic growth and personal well-being. Finally Glaveanu focuses on the future of creativity and creativity research, reflecting on technological development, the evolution of society and, ultimately, on our place in a world populated by creative beings, ideas, and encounters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: The \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVlad Glaveanu\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAssociate Professor, Webster University, Geneva \u0026amp; University of Bergen, Norway\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVlad Glaveanu\u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology and Counselling at Webster University Geneva, Associate Professor II at Bergen University, Norway, and Director of the Webster Center for Creativity and Innovation (WCCI). His work focuses on creativity, imagination, culture, collaboration, and societal challenges. He edited \u003cem\u003eThe Palgrave Handbook of Creativity and Culture\u003c\/em\u003e (2016), and OUP's \u003cem\u003eThe Creativity Reader\u003c\/em\u003e (2018), and co-edited \u003cem\u003eThe Cambridge Handbook of Creativity across Domains\u003c\/em\u003e (2017), and OUP's \u003cem\u003eHandbook of Imagination and Culture\u003c\/em\u003e (2017). He co-edits the book series \u003cem\u003ePalgrave Studies in Creativity and Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, and is editor of \u003cem\u003eEurope's Journal of Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e (EJOP), an open-access peer-reviewed journal published by PsychOpen (Germany). In 2018 Glăveanu received the Berlyne Award from the American Psychological Association for outstanding early career contributions to the field of aesthetics, creativity, and the arts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 6.61 x 4.17 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 03, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692694900799,"sku":"9780198842996","price":15.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/b92276c5129d6cd09bbe769ecd3e011d.webp?v=1764996287","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/creativity-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}