Creativity and the Brain

Athough the neurobiological basis of creativity remains a riddle, this book discusses ideas and observations about the brain mechanisms that might be important for creativity.

Author: Kenneth M. Heilman
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: 02/05/2015
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781138006140

About the Author

Kenneth M. Heilman received his M.D. degree from the University of Virginia in 1963. He joined the faculty at the University of Florida in 1970 and was promoted to Professor in 1975. He received an endowed chair in 1990, making him the first James E. Rooks, Jr. Professor of Neurology. In 1998, he was awarded the title of Distinguished Professor. He is also a Professor of Clinical and Health Psychology. He is the author or co-author nine texts, and has a total of more than 400 chapters and articles in peer reviewed journals.

He is a past President of the International Neuropsychology Society and the Society for Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology. This latter organization also gave him the "Outstanding Achievement Award" for his research and educational contributions to Neurology.