Creativity research : an inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research handbook / edited by Eric Shiu. - 1st ed. - xviii, 337 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Compared to its "cousin" innovation, academic research on creativity has been less covered in journals and books. This is despite the fact that creativity has a profound role in many different subject disciplines. This book is a unique collection of some of the latest research from a range of leading creativity researchers. Providing a clear understanding of the concepts, environmental determinants and applications of creativity, the book: Introduces creativity from an inter-disciplinary perspective Discusses the environmental determinants of creativity development Explores creativity research in the differing disciplines of business, music and education Creativity Research: A Handbook will be of interest and importance to researchers across a variety of subject disciplines, as well as students and practitioners of creativity, innovation and organizational behaviour, amongst others"--

9780415624565 (hardback)

2013033351


Creative ability--Research.
Creative ability in business.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / General.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Decision-Making & Problem Solving.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Marketing / General.

153.35072 / SHI