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The Eureka Effect: The Art and Logic of Breakthrough Thinking
Contributor(s): Perkins, David (Author)

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 ISBN: 0393322556     ISBN-13: 9780393322552
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
OUR PRICE: $21.80  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: September 2001
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Annotation: From the taming of fire to the creation of the laser, "breakthrough thinking"--that is, a sudden, seemingly unaccountable moment of inspiration--has shaped and advanced civilization. In this sly tour de force, Perkins explores the common logic behind breakthroughs across many fields.
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BISAC Categories:
- Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects
- Science | History
- Psychology | Cognitive Psychology & Cognition
Dewey: 153.4
LCCN: 00020012
Physical Information: 0.77" H x 5.52" W x 8.22" L (0.61 lbs) 304 pages
Features: Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents
 
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From Archimedes' discovery of the principle of water displacement while taking a bath to Einstein's Theory of Relativity, from Brunelleschi's development of perspective drawing to the Impressionist revolution, from the taming of fire to the creation of the laser, breakthrough thinking--that is, a sudden, seemingly unaccountable moment of inspiration--has shaped and advanced civilization. But Nature invents, too--through evolutionary watersheds like vertebrate mammals and formerly grounded creatures making the leap to flight. How, then, does breakthrough thinking really work? What, if anything, does human invention have in common with biological evolution? Drawing on a rich knowledge of artificial intelligence and cognitive psychology, David Perkins offers a uniquely integrative theory of how breakthroughs occur, along with dozens of delightful mind puzzles and illustrations that will have you quizzing whomever happens to be nearest. B/W line drawings. Published in hardcover as Archimedes' Bathtub. This cornucopia of brain-teasers tests your mettle, sharpens your skills, and illuminates the mysteries of human problem-solving.--Howard Gardner, Harvard University, author of The Disciplined Mind

Contributor Bio(s): Perkins, David: - David Perkins co-directs the think tank "Project Zero" at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and has authored books on mind, intelligence, creativity, and learning.
 
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