Genius Explained - Couverture rigide

Howe, Michael J. A.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0521640180 ISBN 13 : 9780521640183

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1999

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In Genius Explained Michael J. A. Howe addresses the commonly held belief that genius is born not made. Controversially he suggests that genius is not a mysterious and mystical gift but the product of a combination of environment, personality and sheer hard work. The exceptional talents of those we call geniuses are the result of a unique set of circumstances and opportunities but in every case they are pursued and exploited with a characteristic drive, determination and focus which the rest of us rarely show. Michael J. A. Howe develops these ideas through a series of case studies focusing on famous figures such as Charles Darwin, George Eliot, George Stevenson, the Bronte sisters, Michael Faraday and Albert Einstein in this fascinating and accessible book which will be of interest to academics and students of intelligence and the interested lay reader.

Revue de presse

'... an enjoyable and informative book ... His insights are thought-provoking ... This argument, worked through the case histories, is not only impressive but encouraging, opening the way up to all of us and our children.' Galton Institute Newsletter

'The richness of Howe's examples and his clear flowing writing style, recommend this book for serious popular readers.' Contemporary Psychology

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0521640180
• ISBN 13: 9780521640183
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 231