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Cliff, Candice A. (1993). Conceptual relationships between creative problem solving and non-violent social change processes of Gandhi and King. Unpublished masters project, State University of New York College at Buffalo; Center for Studies in Creativity, Buffalo, NY.

Type of Resource: Dissertation/Thesis
Libary of Congress (LC) or Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) Call Number:
LC: HM278 .C55 1993
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Project describes and analyzes the non-violent social theories of Mohandas K. Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in relation to Alex F. Osborn's theory and practice of creative problem solving (CPS). Using the methods of creative analysis, constant comparison and triangulation, the relationships were examined in the areas of definition, structure and operation; their use in theory and practice; and in what ways CPS can be used as a mechanism for social change and visa versa. Findings indicate the existence of either implicit or explicit philosophical development in all three situations; similarities in definitions, structure and operations; that the neutral language in CPS enhances its transferability to other arenas; that orientation to process is important prior to implementation and that model development of CPS strengthens its usefulness in training and delivery.

Theory / Philosophy / Theorists / Research / Qualitative / Sociology / Problem Solving / Creative problem solving

CBIR Record Number: 123520