Essence of Creativity: A Guide to Tackling Difficult Problems

Essence of Creativity: A Guide to Tackling Difficult Problems
Автор
 
Год
 
Страниц
 
148
ISBN
 
0195060172
Издатель
 
Oxford University Press
Категория
 
Бизнес и экономика. Поступления - 2009 г.

Описание:

Challenging problems both attract and repel us. They frustrate us, accelerate our pulses, cause ulcers, and perhaps even curtail our lifespans. On the other hand, the knotty problems of life offer us food for thought, sustaining our creativity, and adding emotional spice to the human experience. We encounter difficult tasks day in and day out. The solutions to these problems must be sought with resourcefulness and creativity, for until now we have had little insight into the nature of these tasks, and even less into methods for resolving them. This unique book explores the nature of challenging problems in all walks of life, and describes the creative techniques for addressing them. It is particularly relevant for problems that admit no obvious solution, whether they concern scientific knowledge, technology, the arts, or social situations. By understanding the dynamics of problem solving in general, the author argues, we can better organize the pursuit of specific projects. The...

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