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In Pursuit of Elegance: Why the Best Ideas Have Something Missing

In Pursuit of Elegance: Why the Best Ideas Have Something Missing

What made the Sopranos finale one of the most-talked-about events in television history?

Why is sudoku so addictive and the iPhone so darn irresistible?

What do Jackson Pollock and Lance Armstrong have in common with theoretical physicists and Buddhist monks?

Elegance.

In this thought-provoking exploration of why certain events, products, and people capture our attention and imaginations, Matthew E. May examines the elusive element behind so many innovative breakthroughs in fields ranging from physics and marketing to design and popular culture. Combining unusual simplicity and surprising power, elegance is characterized by four key elementsâ€”seduction, subtraction, symmetry, and sustainability. In a compelling, story-driven narrative that sheds light on the need for elegance in design, engineering, art, urban planning, sports, and work, May offers surprising evidence that whatâ€™s â€œnot thereâ€ often trumps what is.

In the bestselling tradition of The Tipping Point, Made to Stick, and The Black Swan, In Pursuit of Elegance will change the way you think about the world.
Country USA
Brand CROWN
Manufacturer Crown
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Refer to Sapnet.
Color White
ReleaseDate 2010-09-07
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780385526500

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