The Torrance kids at mid-life : selected case studies of creative behavior /
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| Author / Creator: | Millar, Garnet W. |
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| Imprint: | Westport, Conn. : Ablex Pub., 2002. |
| Description: | xiv, 341 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Publications in creativity research |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4568356 |
Table of Contents:
- Figures and Tables
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Part 1. Introduction and Background
- 1. Creativity: An Essential Skill for All
- 2. E. Paul Torrance: A Toast to "the Creativity Man"
- 3. The "Creativity Scene": University of Minnesota (1958-1965)
- 4. Books on the Torrance Longitudinal Study and Review of the Literature
- 5. University and Sidney Pratt Elementary Schools: "Creative Places" for Children
- 6. Longitudinal Studies
- 7. Genesis of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking
- 8. Procedures
- 9. Description of Sample--Personal Profiles
- Part 2. Case Studies
- 10. Wendy Henry: "Creative Person-at-Large"--Renaissance Woman
- 11. Kevin O. Lillehei: A "Best Doctor in America"--Exploring "Inner" Space
- 12. Cathy Gorlin: From Grade 6 Class President to "Super Lawyer"
- 13. Ted Schwarzrock: Entrepreneur "in Overdrive," CEO of a Medical-Products Company
- 14. Fritz Reeker: "A Top Lawyer in Minnesota"
- 15. Alex Adams: A Medical Researcher (Pulmonary Diseases)
- 16. David Kwiat: Mandated to Explore Creativity
- 17. Frederick Puzak: An Unconventional Thinker
- 18. Ann Lumry: A "Playful and Gutsy" Psychologist
- 19. Jim Young: A Multitalented Adventure Seeker and Beyonder
- Part 3. Themes From the Case Studies
- 20. Early Influences on Creativity
- 21. Career Paths and Transitions
- 22. Creative Accomplishments
- 23. "Manifesto for Children"
- 24. Reflections on Creativity
- 25. Key Messages for Creative Living
- Appendices
- A. Description of Creative Factors and Creative Strengths
- B. Torrance Lecture Delivered by Wendy Henry at the University of Georgia, October 20, 2000
- C. Pratt and University Elementary Schools 1980 Follow-up Questionnaire and Supplementary Information
- D. Forty-year Follow-up Questionnaire for University Elementary and Pratt School Participants, 1998
- E. Interview Form, 1998
- References
- Index
