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The concepts of beauty and creativity; Earth science thinking

Susan W. Kieffer
The concepts of beauty and creativity; Earth science thinking (in Earth and mind; how geologists think and learn about the Earth, Cathryn A. Manduca (editor) and David W. Mogk (editor))
Special Paper - Geological Society of America (2006) 413: 3-11

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Abstract

The concepts of creativity and beauty have been intertwined for centuries and have been examined by both artists and scientists. This is a personal essay reflecting on the nature of creativity, its manifestations in artists and scientists, and the challenge of maintaining creativity as we age.


ISSN: 0072-1077
EISSN: 2331-219X
Coden: GSAPAZ
Serial Title: Special Paper - Geological Society of America
Serial Volume: 413
Title: The concepts of beauty and creativity; Earth science thinking
Title: Earth and mind; how geologists think and learn about the Earth
Author(s): Kieffer, Susan W.
Author(s): Manduca, Cathryn A.editor
Author(s): Mogk, David W.editor
Affiliation: University of Illinois, Department of Geology, Urbana, IL, United States
Affiliation: Carleton College, Science Education Resource Center, Northfield, MN, United States
Pages: 3-11
Published: 2006
Text Language: English
Publisher: Geological Society of America (GSA), Boulder, CO, United States
References: 9
Accession Number: 2007-025111
Categories: Miscellaneous
Document Type: Serial
Bibliographic Level: Analytic
Annotation: Includes appendix
Illustration Description: illus.
Secondary Affiliation: Montana State University, USA, United States
Country of Publication: United States
Secondary Affiliation: GeoRef, Copyright 2017, American Geosciences Institute.
Update Code: 200714
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