Focusing on Paul McCartney's creative practice, this book applies Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's systems model of creativity alongside Pierre Bourdieu's research. It explores McCartney as an idiosyncratic agent within social fields and cultural domains, analyzing his collaborations with various artists and the Romantic myth in popular music. This interdisciplinary study appeals to students and scholars in psychology, sociology, and cultural studies, offering fresh insights into the complexities of McCartney's songwriting and production career.
