Genius: A Very Short Introduction

by Andrew Robinson

Book Overview

Genius is the name we give to a quality of work that transcends fashion, celebrity, fame, and reputation. Somehow, genius abolishes both the time and the place of its origin. Shakespeare's plays and Mozart's melodies and harmonies continue to move people in languages and cultures far removed from their native England and Austria. Similarly, Darwin's ideas are still required reading for every working biologist; they continue to generate fresh thinking...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0058C6QEE
• ISBN13: 9780199594405
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.8" x 4.3"