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Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends on it
Ian Leslie
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Description for Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends on it
Paperback. A fascinating multi-disciplinary analysis of why curiosity makes the world go round. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 222.
A fascinating multi-disciplinary analysis of why curiosity makes the world go round.
'A lovely, erudite exploration of what it is that makes us human' - Independent on Sunday
'I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious' Albert Einstein.
Everyone is born curious. But only some retain the habits of exploring, learning and discovering as they grow older. Which side of the 'curiosity divide' are you on?
In Curious Ian Leslie makes a passionate case for the cultivation of our desire to know. Curious people tend to be smarter, more creative and more ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Quercus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781782064978
SKU
V9781782064978
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99-99
About Ian Leslie
Ian Leslie lives in London where he combines careers in advertising and writing. His book Born Liars: Why We Can't Live Without Deceit was hailed as 'consistently startling and fascinating' by the Daily Mail and was BBC Radio 4's 'Book of the Week'. He writes about ideas, culture, and politics for a wide range of publications including Intelligent Life, the ... Read more
Reviews for Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends on it
'A lovely, erudite exploration of what it is that makes us human' Independent on Sunday.
Independent on Sunday
'An inspiring read that gives lie to the old saying that ignorance is bliss' Good Book Guide.
Good Book Guide
'Leslie [...] writes convincingly [...] about the human need and desire to learn deeply and develop expertise' Wall ... Read more
Independent on Sunday
'An inspiring read that gives lie to the old saying that ignorance is bliss' Good Book Guide.
Good Book Guide
'Leslie [...] writes convincingly [...] about the human need and desire to learn deeply and develop expertise' Wall ... Read more