Rethink

The Surprising History of New Ideas

Steven Poole

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Random House
29 May 2017

History of ideas; Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Inventions & inventors

Old ideas that were mocked or ignored for centuries are now storming back to the cutting edge of research and informing the way we lead our lives. In Rethink, Steven Poole explains why today's chess grandmasters, quantum physicists and psychologists are mining the last 2,000 years of history for answers to the problems of the present. He explores how long-neglected thinkers could transform our everyday lives: from improving the way boardrooms operate, to inspiring grand projects for social and political change. And above all, he shows that by rethinking discarded ideas we can each gain a better understanding of the world - and perhaps be better equipped to change it.

By: Steven Poole
Imprint: Random House
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 224g
ISBN: 9781847947581
ISBN 10: 1847947581
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 29 May 2017
Audience: General/trade , General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Steven Poole is the award-winning author of four critically acclaimed works of non-fiction: Trigger Happy, Unspeak, You Aren't What You Eat, and Who Touched Base In My Thought Shower? He has written widely on ideas, culture, language, and society for the Guardian, the New Statesman, the Times Literary Supplement, the Wall Street Journal, and many other publications.

Reviews for Rethink: The Surprising History of New Ideas

Entertaining and important ... Elegantly written and full of surprises Daily Telegraph Clever and entertaining ... when it comes to describing a complex idea clearly, Poole is one of the best writers around. Sunday Times Always entertaining and often eye-opening Financial Times Fascinating ... Poole confirms his standing as one of our liveliest and most thought-provoking writers on science and technology. Spectator Steven Poole's book is full of fascinating stories ... It's a treasure trove for people who like to begin stories with Did you know that...? The Times