This book explores the history of modern human creativity/innovation, highlighting examples of solutions to basic human' needs that have been developed over time. The title Femina Problematis Solvendis is a play on the scientific classifications of humans (Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Homo sapiens), but with special focus on inventions pioneered by women (femina) and is intended to suggest that a defining characteristic of modern humans is our fundamental ability to solve problems (i.e., problem-solving woman = Femina problematis solvendis), Written by David H. Cropley, an internationally recognised expert on creativity and innovation, it also builds on his previous book Homo Problematis Solvendis Problem-solving Man, published in 2019. The book explores innovations over ten distinct ages of human history, beginning with prehistory, and moving up to the present information age. Each era is covered by a dedicated chapter that describes three key innovations that were either definitely invented by a woman or can be plausibly attributed to a female inventor. The book's focus on female inventors also serves to highlight some of the ways women have been treated in societies over time.

Addresses the psychology of creativity and innovation, and the development of technology throughout human history with a special focus on inventions by women Includes case studies on 30 key innovations from prehistory to the information age Demonstrates how the psychology of creativity and innovation can be applied to real-world problem-solving

Autorentext
David H. Cropley is an internationally recognised expert and author on creativity and innovation. His teaching interests focus on systems engineering and related concepts, while his research examines various aspects of creativity and innovation in the broader field of engineering. David is a regular keynote speaker and has appeared on the documentaries "Redesign My Brain" (ABC TV, 2013 and 2015) and "Life at 9" (ABC TV, 2014), where he discussed creativity, innovation and problem solving.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Prehistory (<2,700 BC).- The Classical Period (753 BC 476 AD).- The Dark Ages (476-1453).- The Renaissance (1300-1700).- The Age of Exploration (1490-1700).- The Age of Enlightenment (1685-1815).- The Romantic Period (1800-1900).- The Modern Age (1880-1950).- The Space Age (1950-1981).- The Digital Age (1981-2018).- Conclusions.