Poole, Steven, 1972-

Rethink : the surprising history of new ideas / Steven Poole. - vii, 342 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"A brilliant and groundbreaking argument that innovation and progress are often achieved by revisiting and retooling ideas from the past rather than starting from scratch--from The Guardian columnist and contributor to The Atlantic, "--Baker & Taylor

9781501145605 (hardcover) 9781501145612 (trade pbk.)

2016028666


Technological innovations--History.
Creative thinking.
Discoveries in science.
Idea (Philosophy)--History.

T173.8 / .P66 2016

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