The Geography of Genius by Eric Weiner
Tag along on this New York Times bestselling "witty, entertaining romp" (The New York Times Book Review) as Eric Weiner travels the world, from Athens to Silicon Valley--and back through history, too--to show how creative genius flourishes in specific places at specific times.In this "intellectual odyssey, traveler's diary, and comic novel all rolled into one" (Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness), acclaimed travel writer Weiner sets out to examine the connection between our surroundings and our most innovative ideas. A "superb travel guide: funny, knowledgeable, and self-deprecating" (The Washington Post), he explores the history of places like Vienna of 1900, Renaissance Florence, ancient Athens, Song Dynasty Hangzhou, and Silicon Valley to show how certain urban settings are conducive to ingenuity.
With his trademark insightful humor, this "big-hearted humanist" (The Wall Street Journal) walks the same paths as the geniuses who flourished in these settings to see if the spirit of what inspired figures like Socrates, Michelangelo, and Leonardo remains. In these places, Weiner asks, "What was in the air, and can we bottle it?"
"Fun and thought provoking" (The Miami Herald), The Geography of Genius reevaluates the importance of culture in nurturing creativity and "offers a practical map for how we can all become a bit more inventive" (Adam Grant, author of Originals).
Eric Weiner is the author of The Geography of Bliss, a New York Times bestseller that has been translated into eighteen languages. Weiner has reported from more than three dozen countries as a former journalist for NPR and the New York Times. His work has appeared in publications such as the New Republic, Slate, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, Foreign Policy, the New York Times Magazine, and the Best American Travel Writing compilation. Starbucks and Caribou are where he spends the majority of his time. Eric Weiner's website is www.ericweinerbooks.com, where you may learn more about him.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781451691672 |
| ISBN 10 | 145169167X |
| Title | The Geography of Genius |
| Author | Eric Weiner |
| Series | Creative Lessons In History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2016-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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