What are the origins of greatness? The Complexity of Greatness brings together a variety of perspectives across various domains, including science, mathematics, expert memory, acting, visual arts, music, and sports. It demonstrates that the truth about greatness is far more nuanced and complex than any one viewpoint or paradigm can reveal.

Preface ; Scott Barry Kaufman, New York University ; Part One: Perspectives ; 1. Where Does Greatness Come From: A Treasure Hunt Without a Map ; Samuel D. Mandelman, Teachers College, Columbia University and Elena L. Grigorenko, Teachers College, Columbia University, Yale University, Moscow State University ; 2. Greatness as a Manifestation of Experience-Producing Drives ; Wendy Johnson, University of Edinburgh ; 3. If Innate Talent Doesn't Exist, Where do the Data Disappear? ; Dean Keith Simonton, University of California at Davis ; 4. Whither Cognitive Talent?: Understanding High Ability, its Development, Relevance and Furtherance ; Heiner Rindermann, TU Chemnitz, Stephen J. Ceci and Wendy M. Williams, Cornell University ; 5. Young and Old, Novice and Expert: How We Evaluate Creative Art Can Reflect Practice or Talent ; James C. Kaufman, California State University at San Bernardino, John Baer, Rider University, and Lauren E. Skidmore, California State University at San Bernardino ; 6. Prodigies, Passion, Persistence, and Pretunement: Musings on the Biological ; Bases of Talent ; Martha J. Morelock, Vanderbilt University ; 7. Savant Syndrome: A Compelling Case for Innate Talent ; Darold A. Treffert, University of Wisconsin ; 8. Mindsets and Greatness: How Beliefs About Intelligence Can Create A ; Preference for Growth Over Defensiveness ; Paul A. O'Keefe, New York University and CUNY Graduate Center ; Part Two: Debate ; 9. Giftedness and Evidence for Reproducibly Superior Performance: An Account ; Based on the Expert Performance Framework (REPRINT) ; K. Anders Ericsson, Roy W. Roring, and Kiruthiga Nandagopal, Florida State University ; 10. Yes, Giftedness (aka

Selling point: Presents a new understanding of greatness, with a diverse lineup of contributors and perspectives. Selling point: Brings together the most cutting edge research on genius, talent, and intelligence. Selling point: Demonstrates that the truth about greatness is far more nuanced, complex, and fascinating than any one viewpoint or paradigm can possibly reveal. Selling point: A variety of different domains are represented, including science, mathematics, expert memory, acting, visual arts, music, and sports.

Scott Barry Kaufman is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at New York University and co-founder of The Creativity Post. He completed his doctorate in cognitive psychology at Yale University in 2009. He also holds degrees from University of Cambridge and Carnegie Mellon University.

Selling point: Presents a new understanding of greatness, with a diverse lineup of contributors and perspectives. Selling point: Brings together the most cutting edge research on genius, talent, and intelligence. Selling point: Demonstrates that the truth about greatness is far more nuanced, complex, and fascinating than any one viewpoint or paradigm can possibly reveal. Selling point: A variety of different domains are represented, including science, mathematics, expert memory, acting, visual arts, music, and sports.