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ERIC Number: EJ534574
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0195-2269
Creativity from Childhood to Adulthood: A Difference of Degree and Not of Kind.
Keegan, Robert T.
New Directions for Child Development, n72 p57-66 Sum 1996
Uses Darwin's evolution theory as put forth in "The Descent of Man" as an analogy to explain the relationship between creativity in childhood and adulthood, concentrating on source and continuity. Also discusses creativity in childhood and differences between children's and adults' creativity. (DR)
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Evolution, Relationship
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Continuity; Darwin (Charles)
Note: Theme Issue Topic: "Creativity from Childhood through Adulthood: The Developmental Issues."