Range : why generalists triumph in a specialized world / David Epstein.
Range : why generalists triumph in a specialized world / David Epstein.
Range : why generalists triumph in a specialized world / David Epstein.
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Publisher
New York : Riverhead Books, 2019.
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G 2019/5340
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Language
English
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Physical content
339 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Introduction: Roger vs. Tiger -- The cult of the head start -- How the wicked world was made -- When less of the same is more -- Learning, fast and slow -- Thinking outside experience -- The trouble with too much grit -- Flirting with your possible selves -- The outsider advantage -- Lateral thinkin...
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Publisher
New York : Riverhead Books, 2019.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2019.
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Summary
Many experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible. Epstein examined the world's most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists, and discovered that in most fields--...
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Range : why generalists triumph in a specialized world / David Epstein.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [297]-328) and index.
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©2019
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G 2019/5340
Record Identifier
74VKV5lJrMMM
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKV5lJrMMM
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ISBN
0593084497 (international edition)
9780735214484 (hardcover)
0735214484 (hardcover)
9780593084496 (international edition)
DDC
153.9
MMS ID
991024272694302626
