In pursuit of elegance
why what isn't there trumps what is
1st ed.
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Word Count
54,000 words, Guess
Page Count
216 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveinpursuitofelega0000maym_o4v6
- ISBN-139780385526494
- ISBN-100385526490
- LibraryThing7569319
- Library of Congress Control Number2008041812
and 2 more
- OCLC Control Number251202160
- Open LibraryOL22560464M
Classifications
- DDC153.3/5
- LCCBF408 .M329 2009
Description
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 elements--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 what's "not there" 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.
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Other Editions
- In pursuit of elegance: why what isn't there trumps what is
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