{"product_id":"genius-101-paperback-1","title":"Genius 101 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDean Keith Simonton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenius 101\u003c\/i\u003e makes for a great read on a centuries-old scientific puzzle - as well as a lively text on the wellsprings and manifestations of genius.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeresa M. Amabile, \u003c\/b\u003ePhD\u003cbr\u003eThe Edsel Bryant Ford Professor of Business Administration\u003cbr\u003eHarvard Business School \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e[A] clear and engaging summary of this mysterious and utterly important phenomenon written by arguably the world's expert on the topic. Nearly 30 years of Simonton's fascination and focused intellect on the topic of exemplary genius come together in this brief, accessible and insightful volume. If only all introductory courses were this much fun! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003cb\u003eGregory J. Feist, \u003c\/b\u003ePhD\u003cbr\u003eSan Jose State University\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe latest, and possibly most comprehensive, entry into this genre [on the study of genius] is Dean Keith Simonton's new book \u003ci\u003eGenius 101\u003c\/i\u003e... Simonton, a psychology professor at the University of California, Davis, is one of the world's leading authorities on the intellectually eminent...\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003ci\u003eTime Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, February 13, 2009 \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenius 101\u003c\/i\u003e is an extremely readable and entertaining book: I read it in one sitting....Each chapter is informative, well organized, provocative, and entertaining. This book presents the best short introduction to genius to be found.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--Robert Sternberg \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePsycCritiques\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre geniuses born or made? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do psychologists measure \"genius\"? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs it \"genius,\" or is it \"madness\"? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenius,\" contrary to common belief, is not strictly a matter of intelligence. Intellect, personality, creativity, even serendipity play a significant role in molding a genius. So, what does it mean to be a genius? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenius 101\u003c\/i\u003e examines the many definitions of \"genius,\" and the multiple domains in which it appears, including art, science, music, business, literature, and the media. Dr. Simonton introduces the study of genius theory and the research supporting it, using non-scientific, accessible language-fit for a non-genius. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Psych 101 Series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShort, reader-friendly introductions to cutting-edge topics in psychology. With key concepts, controversial topics, and fascinating accounts of up-to-the-minute research, The Psych 101 Series is a valuable resource for all students of psychology and anyone interested in the field. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Genius 101\" makes for a great read on a centuries-old scientific puzzle - as well as a lively text on the wellsprings and manifestations of genius.\"\" \u003cbr\u003eTeresa M. Amabile, PhD\u003cbr\u003eThe Edsel Bryant Ford Professor of Business Administration\u003cbr\u003eHarvard Business School \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[A] clear and engaging summary of this mysterious and utterly important phenomenon written by arguably the world's expert on the topic. Nearly 30 years of Simonton's fascination and focused intellect on the topic of exemplary genius come together in this brief, accessible and insightful volume. If only all introductory courses were this much fun! \u003cbr\u003e--Gregory J. Feist, PhD\u003cbr\u003eSan Jose State University\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"The latest, and possibly most comprehensive, entry into this genre [on the study of genius] is Dean Keith Simonton's new book \"Genius 101.\".. Simonton, a psychology professor at the University of California, Davis, is one of the world's leading authorities on the intellectually eminent...\"\" \u003cbr\u003e--\"Time Magazine,\" February 13, 2009 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"\"Genius 101\" is an extremely readable and entertaining book: I read it in one sitting....Each chapter is informative, well organized, provocative, and entertaining. This book presents the best short introduction to genius to be found.\"\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--Robert Sternberg \u003cbr\u003e\"PsycCritiques\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre geniuses born or made? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do psychologists measure \"\"genius\"\"? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs it \"\"genius,\"\" or is it \"\"madness\"\"? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\"Genius,\"\" contrary to common belief, is not strictly a matter of intelligence. Intellect, personality, creativity, even serendipity play a significant role in molding a genius. So, what does it mean to be a genius? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Genius 101\" examines the many definitions of \"\"genius,\"\" and the multiple domains in which it appears, including art, science, music, business, literature, and the media. Dr. Simonton introduces the study of genius theory and the research supporting it, using non-scientific, accessible language-fit for a non-genius. \u003cbr\u003eThe Psych 101 Series \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort, reader-friendly introductions to cutting-edge topics in psychology. With key concepts, controversial topics, and fascinating accounts of up-to-the-minute research, The Psych 101 Series is a valuable resource for all students of psychology and anyone interested in the field. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 242\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 05, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47359183487225,"sku":"9780826106278","price":73.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/ugrDKpHHlN9780826106278_9b071931-97c4-45bd-843d-5f6cdd7c44bf.webp?v=1769873769","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/genius-101-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}