Homo Problematis Solvendis-Problem-solving Man A History of Human Creativity /

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),...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cropley, David H. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: e-Book
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
Edition:1st ed. 2019.
Subjects:
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 Management.
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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.
Physical Description:XVII, 165 p. 34 illus., 2 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9789811331015
DOI:10.1007/978-981-13-3101-5

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