Animal Creativity and Innovation

Kaufman, Allison B. (Ed.); Kaufman, James C. (Ed.)

ISBN 10: 012800648X / ISBN 13: 9780128006481

Published by Academic Press, New York, 2015

Hardcover. 9 1/4" X 6 1/4". xxi, 516pp. Rubbing, creasing, and shelf wear to covers, corners, and edges of paper over boards. Large bumps to corners of front and rear boards. 4" scratch to back of rear board. Small bumps to head and tail of spine. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is sound. ABOUT THIS BOOK: Animal Creativity and Innovation explores theories and research on animal innovation and creativity, comparing and contrasting it with theory and research on human creativity and innovation. In doing so, it encompasses findings from psychology, biology, neuroscience, engineering, business, ecology, and education. The book includes examples of animal innovation in parrots, dogs, marine mammals, insects, and primates, exploring parallels from creative play in children. The book defines creativity, differentiating it from play, and looks at evolutionary models and neurological constructs. The book further explores applied aspects of animal innovation and creativity including tool use and group dynamics, as well as barriers to creativity. The final chapters look into how creative behavior may be taught or trained. Each chapter is followed by a commentary for integration of thoughts and ideas between animal and human research, behavioral and cognitive research, and theory and observation in real life. Compares theory and research on animal and human creativity Defines and differentiates creativity from play Reviews applied creativity in tool use and social dynamics Includes examples of animal creativity in multiple species(Publisher). Seller Inventory # 15686

Synopsis:

Animal Creativity and Innovation explores theories and research on animal innovation and creativity, comparing and contrasting it with theory and research on human creativity and innovation. In doing so, it encompasses findings from psychology, biology, neuroscience, engineering, business, ecology, and education. The book includes examples of animal innovation in parrots, dogs, marine mammals, insects, and primates, exploring parallels from creative play in children. The book defines creativity, differentiating it from play, and looks at evolutionary models and neurological constructs. The book further explores applied aspects of animal innovation and creativity including tool use and group dynamics, as well as barriers to creativity. The final chapters look into how creative behavior may be taught or trained. Each chapter is followed by a commentary for integration of thoughts and ideas between animal and human research, behavioral and cognitive research, and theory and observation in real life.

• Compares theory and research on animal and human creativity
• Defines and differentiates creativity from play
• Reviews applied creativity in tool use and social dynamics
• Includes examples of animal creativity in multiple species

About the Author: James C. Kaufman, PhD, is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. He is the author/editor of more than 30 books and 250 papers. Dr. Kaufman co-founded two APA journals (Psychology of Popular Media Culture and Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts) and is a Past President of APA’s Division 10. He was won numerous awards, including the Torrance Award from the National Association for Gifted Children, the Berlyne and Farnsworth Awards from APA, and Mensa’s research award.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Animal Creativity and Innovation
Publisher: Academic Press, New York
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good