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Think It Out
Vendeur : Crappy Old Books, Barry, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Fair. There was a time when educational publishers looked at the world, observed that children possessed brains, and concluded that they should probably be encouraged to use them. Think It Out , written by W.H. Shaw and published in 1973 by Nelson, belongs proudly to that era. Its title is refreshingly direct. There are no promises of instant success, no guarantees of becoming a millionaire by lunchtime, and no claims that merely visualising achievement will solve all problems. Instead, the book proposes something far more radical: thinking. A product of the early 1970s, this volume arrives from a period when classrooms were filled with chalk dust, wooden desks, and the vague belief that education involved more than repeatedly filling in multiple-choice forms. Designed to encourage reasoning, problem-solving, and logical thought, Think It Out asks readers to engage with ideas rather than simply memorise answers. A dangerous concept in some circles. The charm of books like this lies partly in their confidence. They assume that readers are capable of wrestling with puzzles, examining evidence, and arriving at conclusions through their own efforts. Modern educational trends come and go with impressive speed, but the notion that thinking is useful has stubbornly refused to disappear. As a result, this book remains an intriguing snapshot of educational philosophy from a different age. Naturally, being a school-oriented publication from 1973, it also carries a certain nostalgic atmosphere. One can almost hear the rustle of exercise books and the distant scrape of a blackboard eraser. The illustrations, examples, and presentation reflect their era with admirable honesty. It is educational archaeology in paperback form. This copy is in fair condition, which feels entirely appropriate for a book that has likely spent decades encouraging readers to exercise their minds. It shows signs of a life well lived, having survived classrooms, shelves, house moves, and perhaps the occasional encounter with a schoolbag packed by someone with only a passing interest in organisation. The wear merely adds character and confirms that this was a book intended to be used rather than admired from a distance. Whether you are interested in vintage educational texts, nostalgic school books, the history of teaching, or simply enjoy collecting unusual paperbacks from a less frantic age, Think It Out offers an engaging glimpse into a time when learning was expected to involve a little effort. Not everything can be solved by pressing a button, after all. Sometimes you simply have to think it out. N° de réf. du vendeur 6581
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Think it Out
Edité par
Cengage Learning Australia, 1972
ISBN 10 : 017433009X
ISBN 13 : 9780174330097
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture souple
Vendeur : WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Royaume-Uni
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Etat : Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. N° de réf. du vendeur rev5269610803
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EUR 34,07
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