Genius and the Mind: Studies of Creativity and Temperament

What is genius? Are there easily identifiable personality traits associated with giftedness? What is the link between intense creativity and madness? These are just some of the questions explored in Genius and the Mind. With historical studies of some of the most famous creative people, this
exciting book considers the nature of creativity and genius from a psychological standpoint. Chapters, written by leading researchers in the study of genius,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198523734
• ISBN13: 9780198523734
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 9.7"