A long critical look at the role of creativity in schools today, setting out the main points of the current debates, contextualizing the key concepts, and examining the implications of the tensions and dilemmas surrounding the issue. 'Original, thoughtful and thorough' - The Times Educational Supplement 'Anna Craft has written an important and challenging book on the increasingly important topic of creativity in education.' -Youth and Policy 'The book is well written and authoritative with sometimes difficult subject matter in a clear and accessible style.' -Youth and Policy 'The editors present a concise and well researched theoretical background to each topic drawing on established perspectives and knowledge in a very readable style that will appeal to educators generally. Overall, I found the book a useful, informative and interesting scan of the field. It was also a most enjoyable read.' - British Journal of Educational Technology Vol 38 No 1 2007 171-183 'Complex, controversial and comprehensive.' - Teachers College Record 'Engaging and provocative, insightful and stimulating?with a message for researchers and policy makers, teachers and students, experts and novices?highly recommended.' - Thinking Skills and Creativity 'This thought-provoking treatment of the subject is well worth inclusion in teacher education programmes and debates for both primary and secondary teachers, as well as being a valuable addition to the literature on creativity in schools.' - Educational Review