The Creative Brain
Myths and Truths
$108.37
- Paperback
280 pages
- Release Date
4 June 2024
Summary
A nuanced, science-based understanding of the creative mind that dispels the pervasive myths we hold about the human brain-but also uncovers the truth at their cores.
What is the relationship between creativity and madness? Creativity and intelligence? Do psychedelics truly enhance creativity? How should we understand the left and right hemispheres of the brain? Is the left brain, in fact, the seat of reasoning and the right brain the seat of creativity?
These are just some of…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262548007 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0262548003 |
| Author: | Anna Abraham |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 280 |
| Release Date: | 4 June 2024 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 133mm |
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Critics Review
“Abraham, a professor of psychology at the University of Georgia, masterfully discusses persisting myths about creativity…The appealing topic, the way in which the book is structured, and Abraham’s engaging writing and deep insightfulness make The Creative Brain: Myths and Truths a truly delightful read.”
— The Lancet Neurology
“…provides a good overview of the relationship between creativity and the brain, covering a lot of ground while doing so….provokes readers to think more deeply about brain-based creativity theories.”
— New Scientist
“A thought-provoking exploration into the complexities of human intelligence and creativity, making it a fascinating read… . The Creative Brain serves as both a guide and a reminder that knowledge about our own minds can lead to more effective and creative thinking in our everyday lives.”
—Abakus
About The Author
Anna Abraham
Anna Abraham is the E. Paul Torrance Professor and Director of the Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development at the University of Georgia. She is the author of The Neuroscience of Creativity and the editor of the multidisciplinary volume The Cambridge Handbook of the Imagination.
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