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Why Fly? A Philosophy of Creativity
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E. Paul Torrance
Book Code: AB1729
ISBN: 1-56750-172-9
ISBN-13: 978-1-56750-172-8
Ablex Publishing
Publication: 1/1/1995
List Price: $126.95 (UK Sterling Price: £70.00)
Availability: Out of stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Paperback
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Description: "Why Fly? is without argument, an important contribution to the body of theoretical literature on creativity. What makes this work unique, however, is that it's content and focus also enable it to stand on the shelf along side books on counseling/self help, curriculum development, school administration, business, and leadership. In short, Dr. Torrance has successfully produced a book with nearly universal appeal and application possibilities." - Roeper Review ". . .For readers who are well-versed in Torrance's major ideas and themes, the book will serve as a convenient reference resource and probably as a source of some previously undiscovered pieces. For new explorers into the creativity literature, it will provide helpful "grounding" in the work of a major figure in the field and foundation for new questions and directions." <UL> Gifted Child Quarterly</UL>
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • PART I: WHY FLY?
  • A Philosophy of Creativity
  • Creative Potential
  • School Experiences and Creativity
  • The Creativity Issue
  • Rewarding Creative Thinking
  • Rationale of Creativity Test
  • The Elderly and Change
  • Becoming a Great Teacher
  • PART II: THE BLAZING DRIVE: THE CREATIVE PERSON
  • Courage
  • Falling in Love with Something
  • The Beyonder
  • The Beyonders After Thirty Years
  • Future Image
  • Economic Disadvantage
  • PART III: LEARNING TO FLY: CREATIVITY TRAINING AND MOTIVATION
  • Flying Monkeys and Silent Lions
  • The Incubation Model of Teaching
  • The Creative Problem Solving Model
  • Role Playing
  • Is Creativity Teachable?
  • Quality Circles
  • Mentors
  • Creative Reading
  • Imagi
  • Craft
  • The Learning Disabled
  • Research Processes
  • Author Index
  • Subject Index

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