ISBN: 9780262731423 - the idea factory: learning to think at mit (37 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This is a personal story of the educational process at one of the world's great technological universities.This is a personal story of the educational process at one of the world's great technological universities. Pepper White entered MIT in 1981 and received his master's degree in mechanical engineering in 1984. His account of his experiences, written in diary form, offers insight into graduate school life in general--including the loneliness and even desperation that can result from the intense pressure to succeed--and the purposes of engineering education in particular. The first professor White met at MIT told him that it did not really matter what he learned there, but that MIT would teach him how to think. This, then, is the story of how one student learned how to think. There have of course been changes at MIT since 1984, but its essence is still the same. White has added a new preface and concluding chapter to this edition to bring the story of his continuing education up to date.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. This is a personal story of the educational process at one of the world's great technological universities.This is a personal story of the educational process at one of the world's great technological universities. Pepper White entered MIT in 1981 and received his master's degree in mechanical engineering in 1984. His account of his experiences, written in diary form, offers insight into graduate school life in general--including the loneliness and even desperation that can result from the intense pressure to succeed--and the purposes of engineering education in particular. The first professor White met at MIT told him that it did not really matter what he learned there, but that MIT would teach him how to think. This, then, is the story of how one student learned how to think. There have of course been changes at MIT since 1984, but its essence is still the same. White has added a new preface and concluding chapter to this edition to bring the story of his continuing education up to date.…

paperback. Condizione: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 2001 printing. Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy; text also very good; very minor wear to edges of wraps. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Trade paperback. Condizione: Good. Crease on back cover. Glued binding. xvii, [1], 313, [5] p. Illustrations. Index. This is a personal story of the educational process at one of the world s great technological universities. Pepper White entered MIT in 1981 and received his master s degree in mechanical engineering in 1984. His account of his experiences, written in diary form, offers insight into graduate school life in general--including the loneliness and even desperation that can result from the intense pressure to succeed--and the purposes of engineering education in particular. The first professor White met at MIT told him that it did not really matter what he learned there, but that MIT would teach him how to think. This, then, is the story of how one student learned how to think. There have of course been changes at MIT since 1984, but its essence is still the same. Reprint. First MIT Press edition [stated], later printing.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. pp. xvii + 313 Reprint edition.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New. pp. xvii + 313 Illus.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. This is a personal story of the educational process at one of the world's great technological universities. Num Pages: 336 pages, 21 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; BG; JNMN; T. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 133 x 17. Weight in Grams: 363. . 2001. Reprint. paperback. . . . . …

Condizione: New.

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paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. reprint edition. 313 pages. 8.25x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New. This is a personal story of the educational process at one of the world's great technological universities. Num Pages: 336 pages, 21 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; BG; JNMN; T. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 133 x 17. Weight in Grams: 363. . 2001. Reprint. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

paperback. Condizione: Gut. 336 Seiten; 9780262731423.3 Gewicht in Gramm: 500.

Condizione: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 336 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | This is a personal story of the educational process at one of the world's great technological universities.This is a personal story of the educational process at one of the world's great technological universities. Pepper White entered MIT in 1981 and received his master's degree in mechanical engineering in 1984. His account of his experiences, written in diary form, offers insight into graduate school life in general—including the loneliness and even desperation that can result from the intense pressure to succeed—and the purposes of engineering education in particular. The first professor White met at MIT told him that it did not really matter what he learned there, but that MIT would teach him how to think. This, then, is the story of how one student learned how to think. There have of course been changes at MIT since 1984, but its essence is still the same. White has added a new preface and concluding chapter to this edition to bring the story of his continuing education up to date.…

Paperback. Condizione: New.