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The Creative Brain by Nancy C. Andreasen
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The Creative Brain by Nancy C. Andreasen
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Oct 31, 2006 | ISBN 9780452287815

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Praise

“Our leading authority on creativity reveals herself with this splendid book.”—Kurt Vonnegut

“Expert analysis of the connections between extraordinary creativity, mental illness, intelligence, and the social environment… Andreasen leaves us with hope that the potential exists to enhance the creative capacity in our children and ourselves.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Andreasen writes with clarity and ease… She makes wonderful connections between the arts and the sciences.”—Nature

Table Of Contents

List of Illustrations

Preface

I. The Nature of Creativity: The Ingenious Human Brain

II. In Search of Xanadu: Understanding the Creative Person and the Creative Process

III. Reaching Xanadu: How Does the Brain Create?

IV. Genius and Insanity: Creativity and Brain Disease

V. What Creates the Creative Brain?

VI. Building Better Brains: Creativity and Brain Plasticity

Bibliography

Index

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