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Where good ideas come from : the natural history of innovation / Steven Johnson.

Author/creator Johnson, Steven, 1968-
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoNew York : Riverhead Books, 2010.
Description326 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Contents Reef, city, web -- The adjacent possible -- Liquid networks -- The slow hunch -- Serendipity -- Error -- Exaptation -- Platforms -- The fourth quadrant.
Abstract Johnson addresses an urgent and universal question: What sparks the flash of brilliance? How does groundbreaking innovation happen? He provides the complete, exciting, and encouraging story of how the ideas are born that push careers, lives, society, and culture forward.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [303]-313) and index.
LCCN 2010023481
ISBN9781594487712
ISBN1594487715

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BF408 .J56 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold