Robinson, Andrew, 1957-

Genius : a very short introduction / Andrew Robinson. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2011. - xiv, 135 p. : ill., ports. 18 cm. - Very short introductions ; 259 . - Very short introductions ; 259. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-130) and index.

Defining genius -- Family affairs -- The schooling of genius -- Intelligence and creativity -- Genius and madness -- Chameleon personalities -- Arts versus sciences -- Eureka experiences -- Perspiration and inspiration -- Genius and us.

The first concise study of genius in both the arts and the sciences, using the life and work of famous geniuses to illuminate this phenomenon.-publisher description.

9780199594405 (pbk.) 0199594406 (pbk.)

2010525204

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015643569 Uk


Genius.

BF412 / .R45 2011

153.98 / ROG 2011