The Creative Brain

The Science of Genius

By: Nancy C. Andreasen

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Paperback | 31 October 2006 | Edition Number 1

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Shakespeareas tragic plays, Mozartas sublime symphonies, Einsteinas revolutionary theoriesahow did these geniuses create such magnificent and highly original works? Were their brains different from those of ordinary people? Using modern neuroscience together with first-person accounts of creative breakthroughs from artists and scientists such as Mozart, Henri PoincarA(c), and Neil Simon, "The Creative Brain" illuminates where extraordinary creativity comes from.

Acclaimed brain scientist Nancy Andreasen proposes that, due to enriched connections between certain areas of the brain, geniuses are able to tap into the unconscious mind in ways that most of us canat. She also explores the link between creativity and mental illness, and she shows how all of us can enhance our creative potential through mental exercises. Clearly and accessibly written, "The Creative Brain" is a fascinating investigation into the mystery of human genius. BACKCOVER: aExpert analysis of the connections between extraordinary creativity, mental illness, intelligence, and the social environmenta] Andreasen leaves us with hope that the potential exists to enhance the creative capacity in our children and ourselves.a
a"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
aAndreasen writes with clarity and easea] She makes wonderful connections between the arts and the sciences.a
a"Nature"

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"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

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Non-Fiction Science Science in General History of Science Psychology Cognition & Cognitive Psychology Biology, Life Sciences Life Sciences in General Popular Science Medicine Clinical & Internal Medicine Neurology & Clinical Neurophysiology

Human Biology Psychological Theory, Systems, Schools of Thought & Viewpoints Cognitivism, Cognitive Theory

List of Illustrations	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
The Nature of Creativity: The Ingenious Human Brain	p. 1
In Search of Xanadu: Understanding the Creative Person and the Creative Process	p. 18
Reaching Xanadu: How Does the Brain Create?	p. 49
Genius and Insanity: Creativity and Brain Disease	p. 79
What Creates the Creative Brain?	p. 108
Building Better Brains: Creativity and Brain Plasticity	p. 143
Bibliography	p. 183
Index	p. 189
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