"Die Wissenschaft ist nichts Abstraktes, sondern als Produkt menschlicher Arbeit auch in ihrem Werdegang eng verknüpft mit der Eigenart und dem Schicksal der Personen, die sich ihr widmen." Emil Fischer, Nobelpreisträger Wo liegt der Ursprung "chemischer Kreativität"? Welche gedanklichen Leistungen und Experimentierkunst stecken hinter den bahnbrechenden Erkenntnissen der Chemie? Wie haben die Pioniere dieser Wissenschaft die fundamentalen Probleme ihrer Zeit erkannt und gelöst? Warum sind sie an anderen vorübergegangen, obwohl die Lösung greifbar nahe lag? Wie haben Persönlickeit, Alltag und konkurrierende Wissenschaftler ihre Forschung beeinflußt? Diesen Fragen - von zentraler Bedeutung für die Arbeit eines jeden Chemikers - geht das Buch von Jerome A. Berson am Beispiel außergewöhnlicher Chemiker auf höchst fesselnde und informative Weise nach. Der Autor versteht es ausgezeichnet, durch umfangreiche Zitate dieser Forscher, ihrer Zeitgenossen und Schüler die wissenschaftlichen Hintergründe chemischer Erkenntnisse mit den Schicksalen ihrer Entdecker zu verbinden. So ist ein detailliertes Bild vom Leben und Wirken Woodwards, Hückels, Meerweins und anderer herausragender Wissenschaftler entstanden - ein Stück lebendiger Chemiegeschichte, das dazu beitragen kann, die eigene Forschung erfolgreicher zu machen.

Jerome A. Berson Chemical Creativity Ideas from the Work of Woodward, Hückel, Meerwein, and Others How did the pioneers in chemistry recognize the fundamental intellectual issues of their time? What skills of reasoning and experiment did they use to solve these problemes? How did the circumstances of personality and competition influence their careers and scientific accomplishments? If we can answer these questions, we may be able to improve our own chances of success in research. »This is a marvelous book of people and chemical ideas! The author, Jerry Berson, is known as a chemical stylist, a physical organic chemist possessed of the highest analytical powers. In a unique approach to the history of chemistry (indeed the history of science) he brings that style, as well as his insider’s knowledge and a perceptive sensivity to the societal setting of chemists, to the analysis of some key chapters in modern organic chemistry.« Roald Hoffmann, Nobel Laureate

This open access book explores how young people engage with chemical substances in their everyday lives. It builds upon and supplements a large body of literature on young people’s use of drugs and alcohol to highlight the subjectivities and socialities that chemical use enables across diverse socio-cultural settings, illustrating how young people seek to avoid harm, while harnessing the beneficial effects of chemical use. The book is based on multi-sited anthropological research in Southeast Asia, Europe and the US, and presents insights from collaborative and contrasting analysis. Hardon brings new perspectives to debates across drug policy studies, pharmaceutical cultures and regulation, science and technology studies, and youth and precarity in post-industrial societies.

Nobel laureate Roald Hoffmann's contributions to chemistry are well known. Less well known, however, is that over a career that spans nearly fifty years, Hoffmann has thought and written extensively about a wide variety of other topics, such as chemistry's relationship to philosophy, literature, and the arts, including the nature of chemical reasoning, the role of symbolism and writing in science, and the relationship between art and craft and science. In Roald Hoffmann on the Philosophy, Art, and Science of Chemistry, Jeffrey Kovac and Michael Weisberg bring together twenty-eight of Hoffmann's most important essays. Gathered here are Hoffmann's most philosophically significant and interesting essays and lectures, many of which are not widely accessible. In essays such as "Why Buy That Theory," "Nearly Circular Reasoning," "How Should Chemists Think," "The Metaphor, Unchained," "Art in Science," and "Molecular Beauty," we find the mature reflections of one of America's leading scientists. Organized under the general headings of Chemical Reasoning and Explanation, Writing and Communicating, Art and Science, Education, and Ethics, these stimulating essays provide invaluable insight into the teaching and practice of science.

The first edition of the successful Encyclopedia of Creativity served to establish the study of creativity is a field in itself. Now completely updated and revised in its second edition, coverage encompasses the definition of creativity, the development and expression of creativity across the lifespan, the environmental conditions that encourage or discourage creativity, creativity within specific disciplines like music, dance, film, art, literature, etc., the relationship of creativity and mental health, intelligence, and learning styles, and the process of being creative. This reference also appeals to a lay audience with articles specifically on the application of creativity to business settings. Available online via ScienceDirect and in limited print release. Named a 2012 Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association's Choice publication Serves as a compendium of reviews of a number of domain-specific areas, such as acting, dance, expressive arts, film, food, music, religion, science, sports, theater, and writing. Creativity and education are examined in articles about thought processes, such as developmental trends in creative abilities and potentials, the enhancement of creativity, intelligence, knowledge, play, prodigies, programs and courses, talent and teaching creativity. Cognitive aspects of creativity can be investigated in articles about altered and transitional states, analogies, attention, cognitive style, divergent thinking, flow and optimal experience, metacognition, metaphors, problem-finding, problem-solving, and remote associates. Covers business and organizational creativity in articles about advertising with art, creative visuals, business/management, creativity coaching, creativity exercises, entrepreneurship, group dynamics, innovation, leadership, organizational culture, organizational development, teams, and training, among others. Explicitly examines the complex interrelationship between society and creativity in articles about awards, conformity and conventionality, the creative sector and class of society, cultural diversity, the dark side of creativity, East vs. West, networking, social psychology, war, zeitgeist, and others. Personal and interpersonal creativity is discussed in articles relating to collaboration, family, life stages, mentors, networking, personal creativity and self-actualization. Focuses on scientific information about creativity, there are also articles that discuss brain and neuropsychology, concepts of creativity, definitions of creativity, expertise, longitudinal studies, researching art, artists and art audiences, research methods, phenomenology research and qualitative research. Online version contains an additional 26 biographies of famously creative people

""Nurture Your Creativity"" challenges the notion that creativity is an innate gift, arguing instead that it's a universal skill that can be developed and enhanced. This engaging self-help book explores the nature of creativity, strategies for overcoming creative blocks, and methods for infusing innovation into daily life and work. Drawing from cognitive science, neuroscience, and real-world examples, it presents a compelling case for creativity as a fundamental human capacity. The book takes readers on a journey of creative awakening, starting with foundational concepts and progressing to practical applications. It combines scientific rigor with actionable strategies, translating complex research into accessible techniques for stimulating creative thinking. Through a blend of narrative anecdotes, interactive exercises, and evidence-based approaches, readers learn to generate ideas, overcome mental barriers, and sustain creative momentum. What sets this book apart is its interdisciplinary approach, connecting creativity to fields like psychology and organizational behavior. It offers a unique integration of scientific insights and practical exercises, empowering readers to unlock their creative potential for personal growth and professional success. Whether you're looking to enhance problem-solving skills or lead a more expressive life, ""Nurture Your Creativity"" provides a comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of innovation.