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The geography of genius, a search for the world's most creative places, from ancient Athens to Silicon Valley, Eric Weiner

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The geography of genius, a search for the world's most creative places, from ancient Athens to Silicon Valley, Eric Weiner

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The geography of genius

Oclc number

921867825

Responsibility statement

Eric Weiner

Series statement

Thorndike Press Large Print Popular and Narrative Nonfiction

Sub title

a search for the world's most creative places, from ancient Athens to Silicon Valley

Summary

Sharp and provocative, The Geography of Genius redefines the argument about how genius came to be. This reevaluation of the importance of culture in nurturing creativity is an informed romp through history that will surely jumpstart a national conversation

Table Of Contents

Introduction : Adventures with the Galton Box -- Genius is simple: Athens -- Genius is nothing new : Hangzhou -- Genius is expensive : Florence -- Genius is practical : Edinburgh -- Genius is chaotic : Calcutta -- Genius is unintentional : Vienna pitch-perfect -- Genius is contagious : Vienna on the couch -- Genius is weak : Silicon Valley -- Epilogue : Baking bread and hanging ten

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