Overview

The first edition of the successful Encyclopedia of Creativity, Two Volume Set served to establish the study of creativity as a field in itself. Now completely updated and revised in its second edition, coverage encompasses the definition of creativity, the development and expression of creativity across the lifespan, the environmental conditions that encourage or discourage creativity, creativity within specific disciplines like music, dance, film, art, literature, etc., the relationship of creativity and mental health, intelligence, and learning styles, and the process of being creative. This reference also appeals to a lay audience with articles specifically on the application of creativity to business settings. Available online via ScienceDirect and in limited print release.

Awards and Recognition

Named a 2012 Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association's Choice publication.

Content and Coverage

Serves as a comprehensive review of domain-specific areas, such as acting, dance, expressive arts, film, food, music, religion, science, sports, theater, and writing.

Creativity and education are examined in articles about thought processes, including developmental trends in creative abilities and potentials, the enhancement of creativity, intelligence, knowledge, play, prodigies, programs and courses, talent, and teaching creativity.

Cognitive aspects of creativity are explored through articles on altered and transitional states, analogies, attention, cognitive style, divergent thinking, flow and optimal experience, metacognition, metaphors, problem-finding, problem-solving, and remote associates.

Business and organizational creativity are covered in articles about advertising with art, creative visuals, business/management, creativity coaching, creativity exercises, entrepreneurship, group dynamics, innovation, leadership, organizational culture, organizational development, teams, and training.

The complex interrelationship between society and creativity is explicitly examined through articles on awards, conformity and conventionality, the creative sector and class of society, cultural diversity, the dark side of creativity, East vs. West, networking, social psychology, war, zeitgeist, and others.

Personal and interpersonal creativity are discussed in articles relating to collaboration, family, life stages, mentors, networking, personal creativity, and self-actualization.

Scientific information about creativity is also included, with articles on brain and neuropsychology, concepts of creativity, definitions of creativity, expertise, longitudinal studies, researching art, artists and art audiences, research methods, phenomenology research, and qualitative research.

Online version contains an additional 26 biographies of famously creative people.