The economic growth and strength of a nation are directly related to the ability of its people to make discoveries and their ability to transform these discoveries into useful products. Ninety percent of the increase in output per capita in the United States from 1909 to 1949 has been held to be attributable to technological advances. In this book, we examine the ways in which a number of important new technologies came into being and review the characteristic traits of inventors who create new technologies. Ways are suggested that could enable young and old alike to become more creative, and the various benefits they can thereby reap are also discussed. A high level of creativity is an important asset for a nation, and therefore a knowledge of ways to increase inventiveness can be of great value. University of Cincinnati President Warren Bennis has noted that "creativity is something most of us seem to lose, or let atrophy, as we leave childhood."* To "rediscover it," he continues, "we must find ways of re-creating our sense of wondering why, of heightening, even altering, our consciousness." Thus the earlier in life one seeks to enhance his creativity, the more successful the results are likely to be.
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Vendeur : Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! N° de réf. du vendeur S_462515642
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Vendeur : About Books, Henderson, NV, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine condition. Etat de la jaquette : Very Near Fine dust jacket. First Edition. New York & London: Plenum Press, 1978. Fine condition in Very Near Fine dust jacket. NO chips. NO tears. NOT price clipped ($25.00). A bright, shiny, clean, square, tight copy. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. The author holds 235 U. S. and foreign patents, primarily in acoustics, electronics, and optics. This, his sixth book, contains a preface and 12 major sections as follows: 1) Stimulating One's Own Creativity; 2) The Transistor; 3) Electronic Music; 4) Lasers; 5) Traits; 6) Waveguides; 7) Lenses; 8) Communications Satellites; 9) Why Invent; 10) Radar; 11) Holography; 12) Picturephone. Peroration. Appendix. Index. Illustrated throughout with diagrams, figures, and photographs. Bound in the original red boards, lettered in shiny gold on the spine. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Very Near Fine dust jacket. 8vo. xiv, 385pp. N° de réf. du vendeur 014223
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Vendeur : Gian Luigi Fine Books, Albany, NY, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : VG. Etat de la jaquette : VG. First Edition. N° de réf. du vendeur 004464
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Vendeur : KCMidwestbooks, Leawood, KS, Etats-Unis
Very Good. No dust jacket. Clean, solid first edition of this thoughtful and practical exploration of engineering creativity and the inventive process by physicist and research director Winston E. Kock. The book blends technical insight with philosophical reflection on innovation, making it appealing to engineers, inventors, and those interested in the creative process in science and technology. Red cloth boards remain bright and attractive with light general handling wear and a few faint spots. Spine lettering sharp and fully legible. Corners lightly bumped. Binding firm and square. Pages clean and crisp with no writing or markings noted. A well-preserved copy lacking the dust jacket. Carefully packed and shipped in a box. Shipped via USPS with tracking provided. International shipping available. Additional photographs available upon request. SCI 1a. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1777502560040
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Vendeur : Bingo Books 2, Vancouver, WA, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : Anybook.com, Lincoln, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:0306309874. N° de réf. du vendeur 9939228
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Vendeur : PsychoBabel & Skoob Books, Didcot, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Very good hardcover. Loose mylar covered unclipped jacket with some edgewear; surface loss to parts of the edges; sunning on the spine. Embossed stamp on the FEP. The binding is sound, all content is clear. CM. Used. N° de réf. du vendeur 620206
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Vendeur : Anybook.com, Lincoln, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:0306309874. N° de réf. du vendeur 5780574
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