Irving Taylor – författare

In Perspectives in Creativity experts in the psychology of creativity take stock of the field by examining their own experiences. The contributors relate how they embarked on their work, how their ideas developed, what in their thinking remained the same, what had changed, and how they evaluate their successes and failures.The introductory chapter provides a historical context for subsequent contributions. J. P. Guilford then describes the development of the field of creativity from the perspective of the Structure of Intellect model. Donald W. MacKinnon describes his work at the Institute of Personality Assessment and Research. J. W. Getzels and Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi recount in the following chapter how, though starting with a conception of creativity as a problem-solving process, they were driven through their work with artists to a conception of creativity as also a problem-finding process. In the fifth chapter, Frank M. Andrews describes his investigations of the social and psychological factors in scientific laboratories.Frank Barron examines the problem of creativity and alienation. Anne Roe analyzes the sources and development of paintings as reported by twenty artists. In the following chapter, Salvatore Maddi examines the widely held belief that social integration and a permissive environment are conducive to creative endeavor. In chapter 9, Calvin Taylor and Richard Ellison describe the development of the Utah program of assessment and intervention with regard to the creativity of children in the classroom. Next, Sidney Parnes discusses his work on "brainstorming" and its emphasis on a balance between imagination and judgment, freedom, and discipline. George Prince tells of the development of "synectics" since its early formulation and recounts its application to creative production in industry. E. Paul Torrance then examines recent creativity in the schools and describes his own efforts in devising diagnostic tests and educational methods.The varying perspectives of the contributors all point to a field of inquiry that is alive and well and still in a dynamic state open to conceptual and methodological transformation.

Recent Advances in Surgery 27 is the latest volume in the successful and well-established Recent Advances series. This title is updated annually, covering the latest trends within surgery and reflecting any changes to the professional examinations for surgeons. Recent Advances in Surgery 27 has contributions on important topics relevant to the management of all surgical patients, providing in-depth reviews of important advancing areas in surgical subspecialties. This wide scope makes this book an ideal choice for the busy consultant as well as an essential read for students of surgery at all levels.Suitable for experienced medical professionals, as well as students and candidates of the MRCS/AFRCS, this edition reviews the latest trends within surgery and forms a useful update of general surgery for candidates of the Intercollegiate examination.Over 30 contributors, who are recognized experts in their particular field, provide in-depth reviews of important topics relevant to the management of all surgical patients and advancing areas in surgical subspecialties.

Recent Advances in Surgery 31 is the latest volume in the successful and well-established Recent Advances series. This title is updated annually, covering the latest trends within surgery and reflecting any changes to the professional examinations for surgeons. Suitable for experienced medical professionals, as well as students and candidates of the MRCS/AFRCS, this edition reviews the latest trends within surgery and forms a useful update of general surgery for candidates of the Intercollegiate examination.Over 30 contributors, who are recognized experts in their particular field, provide in-depth reviews of important topics relevant to the management of all surgical patients and advancing areas in surgical subspecialties.

Mind Maps in Surgery uses a concise and visually stimulating method, Mind Maps®, to teach the reader the main topics in surgery. Each Mind Map covers a particular topic, disease, or condition; and includes the various aspects of a surgical disorder such as its pathophysiology, etiology, symptoms and signs, investigations, differential diagnosis, and management. In addition to covering the major types of surgery, the book contains chapters on the management of acutely ill patients and surgical patients, which is of vital importance for the reader.Instead of presenting the information in seemingly endless, lengthy text, the book is thoughtfully and carefully structured so that it contains only the essential knowledge. It is aimed especially at undergraduate medical students doing their surgical rotations, as a wonderful study aid for their final exams. It is also useful for surgical trainees working towards their membership exams, as well as doctors and nurses in the surgical profession.

Mind Maps in Surgery uses a concise and visually stimulating method, Mind Maps®, to teach the reader the main topics in surgery. Each Mind Map covers a particular topic, disease, or condition; and includes the various aspects of a surgical disorder such as its pathophysiology, etiology, symptoms and signs, investigations, differential diagnosis, and management. In addition to covering the major types of surgery, the book contains chapters on the management of acutely ill patients and surgical patients, which is of vital importance for the reader.Instead of presenting the information in seemingly endless, lengthy text, the book is thoughtfully and carefully structured so that it contains only the essential knowledge. It is aimed especially at undergraduate medical students doing their surgical rotations, as a wonderful study aid for their final exams. It is also useful for surgical trainees working towards their membership exams, as well as doctors and nurses in the surgical profession.

The latest edition of Recent Advances in Surgery provides a comprehensive, up to date review of both general surgery and the major subspecialties within the field of surgery. Beginning with a general overview of surgery, topics covered include the management of diabetic surgical patients, patient consent and surgical practice. The text goes on to discuss upper and lower GI, breast and vascular surgery, surgical oncology and clinical trials.

Recent Advances in Surgery 35 is the latest volume in a series that reviews current topics in general surgery and in its major subspecialties.Divided into five sections, this volume includes chapters on perioperative care, cardiopulmonary exercise testing for abdominal surgery, breast reconstruction, facial paralysis, a range of gastrointestinal subjects and the diabetic foot, as well as a review of randomised trials and meta-analyses in surgery.With contributions from recognised experts, the majority from throughout the UK, this new volume covers all the latest developments within surgery, providing excellent revision material for professional examinations, and helping consultant surgeons keep up to date across the specialty. Key pointsLatest volume in series bringing postgraduates and consultants up to date with the latest developments in general surgery and its subspecialtiesIncludes review of randomised clinical trials and meta-analyses in surgeryContributions from recognised experts, mainly in the UKIncludes more than 80 images and illustrations

Surgery is a constantly evolving specialty in medicine – research and technological advances have made surgical procedures safer and more effective and offer shorter recovery times.Recent Advances in Surgery 36 is the latest volume in the annually-publishing series that reviews current topics in general surgery and its major subspecialties.Divided into fifteen chapters, this volume includes updates on perioperative fluid therapy, local anaesthetics, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, intestinal failure, locally recurrent rectal cancer, maxillofacial trauma, cancer surgery, and a review of randomised controlled trials and meta-analyses in surgery.With contributions from recognised experts, the majority from throughout the UK, this new volume covers all the latest developments in surgery, providing excellent revision material for professional examinations, and helping consultant surgeons keep up to date across the specialty.Key pointsLatest volume in series bringing postgraduates and surgeons up to date with the latest developments in general surgery and its subspecialtiesIncludes review of randomised clinical trials and meta-analyses in surgeryContributions from recognised experts, mainly in the UKIncludes more than 60 images and illustrations

Surgery is a constantly evolving specialty in medicine – research and technological advances have made surgical procedures safer and more effective and offer shorter recovery times.Recent Advances in Surgery 37 is the latest volume in the annually-publishing series that reviews current topics in general surgery and its major subspecialties.Divided into fifteen chapters, this volume includes updates on the use of intravenous fluids and management of knife injuries. Other specialist topics covered in this volume include modern prostate cancer management, phyllodes tumour of the breast, the management of varicose veins, and superficial venous incompetence. With contributions from recognised experts, the majority from throughout the UK, this new volume covers all the latest developments in surgery, providing excellent revision material for professional examinations, and helping consultant surgeons keep up to date across the specialty.Key pointsLatest volume in series bringing postgraduates and surgeons up to date with the latest developments in general surgery and its subspecialtiesIncludes review of randomised clinical trials and meta-analyses in surgeryContributions from recognised experts, mainly in the UKIncludes more than 60 images and illustrations