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The Torrance kids at mid-life : selected case studies of creative behavior
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The Torrance kids at mid-life : selected case studies of creative behavior

Author: Garnet W Millar
Publisher: Westport, Conn. : Ablex Pub., ©2001.
Series: Publications in creativity research
Edition/Format: Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Garnet W Millar
ISBN: 1567506062 9781567506068
OCLC Number: 46240312
Description: xiv, 341 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents: 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 -- 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 -- 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.
Series Title: Publications in creativity research
Responsibility: Garnet W. Millar ; foreword by E. Paul Torrance.

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