This study controversially suggests genius is made not born by tracing the lives of famous figures.
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'... 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
Michael J. A. Howe addresses the belief that genius is born not made, suggesting that it is not a gift but the product of a combination of environment, personality and sheer hard work. These ideas are developed through case studies of figures such as Darwin, the Brontë sisters and Einstein.
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22.0 x 14.0cms 222pp very good paperback & cover This book argues that 'geniuses' are the product of a combination of environemnt. personality and sheer hard work. The case studies fous on Charles Darwin George Eliot George Stevenson the Brontee sisters Michael Faraday & Albert Einstein. Codice articolo 20326562
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Paperback large trade, very good condition, minimal foxing edges, minor edgewear. 221 pp. Michael 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. He develops these ideas through a series of case studies, focusing on famous people such as Charles Darwin, George Eliot, George Stevenson, the Bronte sisters, Michael Faraday and Albert Einstein. The author is professor of psychology, University of Exeter. Codice articolo 24704
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