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A Dreamer's Apology - Couverture souple

Tee, PhD Tan Boon

 
9781844011322: A Dreamer's Apology
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1844011321 ISBN 13 : 9781844011322
Editeur : Athena Press, 2003

Synopsis

A lifetime in teaching and a touch of Taoism inform these wise words from a master of aphorisms. While most collections of sayings relate to 'simple' societies, and involve camels and the eyes of needles and so on, Dr Tan Boon Tee lifts the lid on modern life - in all its glories and grimness. Here are pithy observations on computers, cars, warfare, wealth, private medicine, modern art, physics, families and urban living.If Dr Tan is occasionally a tad cynical, it is because he has led a full life, and tasted the bitter as well as the sweet. Take this comment on one of our finest institutions: 'The words 'gambol' and 'gamble' have the same pronunciation. One is joyful play and the other is a risky adventure. Somehow, marriage is sandwiched between them. . .' Intrigued? Read on, as Dr Tan suggests, at your own pace, and enjoy these reflections on our changing times with a curious mind and a light heart.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A lifetime in teaching and a touch of Taoism inform these wise words from a master of aphorisms. While most collections of sayings relate to 'simple' societies, and involve camels and the eyes of needles and so on, Dr Tan Boon Tee lifts the lid on modern life - in all its glories and grimness. Here are pithy observations on computers, cars, warfare, wealth, private medicine, modern art, physics, families and urban living.If Dr Tan is occasionally a tad cynical, it is because he has led a full life, and tasted the bitter as well as the sweet. Take this comment on one of our finest institutions: 'The words 'gambol' and 'gamble' have the same pronunciation. One is joyful play and the other is a risky adventure. Somehow, marriage is sandwiched between them. . .' Intrigued? Read on, as Dr Tan suggests, at your own pace, and enjoy these reflections on our changing times with a curious mind and a light heart.

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Éditeur
Athena Press
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1844011321
ISBN 13 
9781844011322
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
184
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