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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Avery Pub Group
Publication date
September 11, 2014
Pages
238
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781592408498
ISBN-10
1592408494
Dimensions
1 by 6.25 by 9 in.
Weight
0.80 lbs.
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Original list price
$27.00
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Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: A presidential speechwriter for Bill Clinton explores the hidden power of analogy to fuel thought, connect ideas, spark innovation, and shape outcomesÂ
From the meatpacking plants that inspired Henry Fordâs first moving assembly line to the "domino theory" that led America into Vietnam to the "bicycle for the mind" that Steve Jobs envisioned as the Macintosh computer, analogies have played a dynamic role in shaping the world around usâand still do today.
Analogies are far more complex than their SAT stereotype and lie at the very core of human cognition and creativity. Once we become aware of this, we start seeing them everywhereâin ads, apps, political debates, legal arguments, logos, and euphemisms, to name just a few. At their very best, analogies inspire new ways of thinking, enable invention, and motivate people to action. Unfortunately, not every analogy that rings true is true. Thatâs why, at their worst, analogies can deceive, manipulate, or mislead us into disaster. The challenge? Spotting the difference before itâs too late.
Rich with engaging stories, surprising examples, and a practical method to evaluate the truth or effectiveness of any analogy, Shortcut will improve critical thinking, enhance creativity, and offer readers a fresh approach to resolving some of todayâs most intractable challenges.
From the meatpacking plants that inspired Henry Fordâs first moving assembly line to the "domino theory" that led America into Vietnam to the "bicycle for the mind" that Steve Jobs envisioned as the Macintosh computer, analogies have played a dynamic role in shaping the world around usâand still do today.
Analogies are far more complex than their SAT stereotype and lie at the very core of human cognition and creativity. Once we become aware of this, we start seeing them everywhereâin ads, apps, political debates, legal arguments, logos, and euphemisms, to name just a few. At their very best, analogies inspire new ways of thinking, enable invention, and motivate people to action. Unfortunately, not every analogy that rings true is true. Thatâs why, at their worst, analogies can deceive, manipulate, or mislead us into disaster. The challenge? Spotting the difference before itâs too late.
Rich with engaging stories, surprising examples, and a practical method to evaluate the truth or effectiveness of any analogy, Shortcut will improve critical thinking, enhance creativity, and offer readers a fresh approach to resolving some of todayâs most intractable challenges.
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Hardcover
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from Avery Pub Group (September 11, 2014)
9781592408498 | details & prices | 238 pages | 6.25 × 9.00 × 1.00 in. | 0.80 lbs | List price $27.00
About: A presidential speechwriter for Bill Clinton explores the hidden power of analogy to fuel thought, connect ideas, spark innovation, and shape outcomes From the meatpacking plants that inspired Henry Fordâs first moving assembly line to the "domino theory" that led America into Vietnam to the "bicycle for the mind" that Steve Jobs envisioned as the Macintosh computer, analogies have played a dynamic role in shaping the world around usâand still do today.
About: A presidential speechwriter for Bill Clinton explores the hidden power of analogy to fuel thought, connect ideas, spark innovation, and shape outcomes From the meatpacking plants that inspired Henry Fordâs first moving assembly line to the "domino theory" that led America into Vietnam to the "bicycle for the mind" that Steve Jobs envisioned as the Macintosh computer, analogies have played a dynamic role in shaping the world around usâand still do today.
Paperback
Reprint edition from Avery Pub Group (September 29, 2015)
9781592409471 | details & prices | 238 pages | 5.25 × 8.00 × 0.75 in. | 0.55 lbs | List price $17.00
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