John-Steiner, Vera

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"In Creative Collaboration, Vera John-Steiner offers glimpses into the dynamic alliances from which some of our most important scholarly ideas, scientific theories, and art forms are born." "Within these pages we witness the creative process unfolding in the intimate relationshi…

What is the true nature of thinking? Can it best be understood as a solitary activity of a lone individual? This book suggests that our grasp of creativity is impoverished because we fail to recognise the vital roles that partnerships, collaborations, friendships, and communitie…

Rodin's sculpture "The Thinker" dominates our collective imagination as the purest representation of human inquiry--the lone, stoic thinker. But while the Western belief in individualism romanticizes this perception of the solitary creative process, the reality is that scientifi…

1. Introduction. 2. Joined Lives and Shared Work. 3. Partnerships in Science. 4. Patterns of Collaboration among Artists. 5. A Chorus of Voices: Women and Collaboration. 6. Felt Knowledge: Emotional Dynamics of Collaboration. 7. Collaboration across Generations. 8. Conclusions. …