Previous perspectives and discussions on giftedness typically categorized people as gifted or not gifted and tended to measure talent rather than attempt to develop it. Horowitz (City U. of New York Graduate Center), Matthews (U. of Toronto), Subotnick (American Psychological Association), and 15 professionals contribute to lively discussions on a different perspective: that talent can be extremely specific and that it can wax and wane over time. The discussions are grouped in periods of human development and examine how talent can be encouraged and sustained across cultures and throughout the life span. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)