AuthorCropley, David H. author. Author. http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut
TitleHomo Problematis Solvendis–Problem-solving Man [electronic resource] : A History of Human Creativity / by David H. Cropley
ImprintSingapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2019
Edition 1st ed. 2019
Connect tohttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3101-5
Descript XVII, 165 p. 34 illus., 2 illus. in color. online resource

SUMMARY

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


CONTENT

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


SUBJECT

  1. Engineering design
  2. Technology—Sociological aspects
  3. Technical education
  4. Philosophy (General)
  5. Management
  6. Popular Science in Technology. http://scigraph.springernature.com/things/product-market-codes/Q36000
  7. Engineering Design. http://scigraph.springernature.com/things/product-market-codes/T17020
  8. Science and Technology Studies. http://scigraph.springernature.com/things/product-market-codes/X22270
  9. Engineering/Technology Education. http://scigraph.springernature.com/things/product-market-codes/O43000
  10. General Psychology. http://scigraph.springernature.com/things/product-market-codes/Y20110
  11. Innovation/Technology Management. http://scigraph.springernature.com/things/product-market-codes/518000