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Homo Problematis Solvendis–Problem-solving Man [electronic resource] : A History of Human Creativity / by David H. Cropley.

By: Cropley, David H [author.].
Contributor(s): SpringerLink (Online service).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2019Edition: 1st ed. 2019.Description: XVII, 165 p. 34 illus., 2 illus. in color. online resource.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9789811331015.Subject(s): Engineering | Engineering design | Science—Social aspects | Technical education | Psychology | Technological innovations | Technology and Engineering | Engineering Design | Science and Technology Studies | Engineering and Technology Education | Behavioral Sciences and Psychology | Innovation and Technology ManagementAdditional physical formats: Printed edition:: No title; Printed edition:: No titleDDC classification: 620 Online resources: Click here to access online
Contents:
Prehistory -- The Classical Period -- The Medieval Period -- The Renaissance -- The Age of Exploration -- The Age of Enlightenment -- The Romantic Period -- The Modern Age -- The Postmodern Age -- The Information Age -- Conclusions.
In: Springer Nature eBookSummary: This book presents the history of modern human creativity/innovation through examples of solutions to basic human needs that have been developed over time. The title – Homo problematis solvendis – is a play on the scientific classifications of humans (e.g. Homo habilus, Homo erectus, Homo sapiens), and is intended to suggest that a defining characteristic of modern humans is our fundamental ability to solve problems (i.e. problem- solving human = Homo problematis solvendis). The book not only offers new perspectives on the history of technology, but also helps readers connectthe popular interest in creativity and innovation (in schools, in businesses) with their psychological underpinnings. It discusses why creativity and innovation are vital to societies, and how these key abilities have made it possible for societies to develop into what they are today.
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Prehistory -- The Classical Period -- The Medieval Period -- The Renaissance -- The Age of Exploration -- The Age of Enlightenment -- The Romantic Period -- The Modern Age -- The Postmodern Age -- The Information Age -- Conclusions.

This book presents the history of modern human creativity/innovation through examples of solutions to basic human needs that have been developed over time. The title – Homo problematis solvendis – is a play on the scientific classifications of humans (e.g. Homo habilus, Homo erectus, Homo sapiens), and is intended to suggest that a defining characteristic of modern humans is our fundamental ability to solve problems (i.e. problem- solving human = Homo problematis solvendis). The book not only offers new perspectives on the history of technology, but also helps readers connectthe popular interest in creativity and innovation (in schools, in businesses) with their psychological underpinnings. It discusses why creativity and innovation are vital to societies, and how these key abilities have made it possible for societies to develop into what they are today.

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