Creativity
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Reading Time
at 250 WPM7h 44m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 7h 44m to read Creativity.
Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below
Test my reading speedEnter speed in words per minute
16
days at 30 min/day
464
total minutes
Creativity
Published
June 18, 1997
Publisher
Harper Perennial
Pages
464
ISBN-13
9780060928209
ISBN-10
0060928204
Description
Creativity is about capturing those moments that make life worth living. The author's objective is to offer an understanding of what leads to these moments, be it the excitement of the artist at the easel or the scientist in the lab, so that knowledge can be used to enrich people's lives. Drawing on 100 interviews with exceptional people, from biologists and physicists to politicians and business leaders, poets and artists, as well as his 30 years of research on the subject, Csikszentmihalyi uses his famous theory to explore the creative process. He discusses such ideas as why creative individuals are often seen as selfish and arrogant, and why the tortured genius is largely a myth. Most important, he clearly explains why creativity needs to be cultivated and is necessary for the future of our country, if not the world.
Subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Creativity?
This edition of Creativity has approximately 464 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Creativity?
For most readers, Creativity typically takes between 9h 40m and 6h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 116,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 116,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Creativity?
The estimated word count for Creativity is approximately 116,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Creativity?
Creativity was written by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
When was Creativity published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 18, 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.