MACMILLAN Conceptions of Giftedness and Talent

This book brings together eminent and emerging scholars to present cutting-edge research on diverse conceptions of giftedness and talent from a range of international perspectives. It covers classical views, emphasizing IQ, but also seeks to move the academic debate on from the common exclusive emphasis on IQ-based skills.  In each chapter the contributors address both theoretical advances and practical applications for administrators, teachers, and parents. The editors conclude by integrating the different points of view and showing ways in which major ideas, even when given different names, can be integrated to provide a holistic and integral viewpoint on giftedness and talent. This book will appeal to students and scholars of creativity, giftedness and gifted education; as well as to practitioners, teachers and education policymakers. Review “The editors provide summaries of all the chapters and suggest that the collective contributions provide an international floating network for research and practice. I recommend this text as superb background reading of the diverse issue of giftedness and talent.” (Belle Wallace, Gifted Education International, February 25, 2021) About the Author Robert J. Sternberg is Professor of Human Development at Cornell University, USA and Honorary Professor of Psychology at Heidelberg University, Germany.  He has won the Grawemeyer Award in Psychology and the Cattell and James Awards of the APS. He is past-president of the APA and of the Federation of Associations in Brain and Behavioral Sciences.   Don Ambrose is Professor of graduate education at Rider University, USA and editor of the Roeper Review. He leads numerous interdisciplinary scholarly projects involving eminent researchers studying creative intelligence. He serves on the editorial boards for numerous, major journals and book series. He has won international, national, regional, and institutional awards including the NAGC distinguished scholar award.