Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Penn State University Press (edition Illustrated), 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
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EUR 7,30
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Añadir al carritoHardcover. Condición: Very Good. Illustrated. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Pennsylvania State University Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
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Añadir al carritoCondición: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Penn State University Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
Librería: California Books, Miami, FL, Estados Unidos de America
EUR 13,11
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Añadir al carritoCondición: New.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Penn State University Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
Librería: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, Estados Unidos de America
EUR 8,39
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Añadir al carritoHardcover. Condición: Good. HARDCOVER Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Pennsylvania State University Press, University Park, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
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EUR 15,13
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Añadir al carritoHardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. What is it about puzzles that drives us to figure them out? In this unique and innovative book, Bret L. Rothstein explores how mechanical problems delight and frustrate us, distracting our attention from recognizably useful activities and directing it toward something that may be even more important.All too often puzzles can seem like some kind of cruel test to be beaten or passed. But according to Rothstein, they really want nothing more than for us to drop what we are doing and play. In that way, they can actually enhance consciousness, as we are perhaps never more aware than when we grapple with an object that refuses to satisfy our expectations. The Shape of Difficulty is an ode to and exploration of these unruly objectsRubik's cubes, geometric dissections, secret-opening boxes, string disentanglements, and so many morethat bring interpretive failure out of the shadows and allow it to take center stage in physical ways. While many puzzles may offer perceptible expressions of mathematical concepts, logical propositions, and logistical problems, this book urges readers to dwell for a while with objects that, built specifically to be misunderstood, demand that we reconsider our approaches to understandingand, in the bargain, how we conceive of the interpretive self.Drawing on landmark theories of play, Rothsteins richly illustrated meditation on our fascination with objects reveals the lasting allure of puzzles while underscoring the intellectual worth of doubt, failure, and idle time. Examines the subculture of enigmatology: mechanical puzzles, their makers, and those who aspire to solving them. Argues that the provocations and broad popularity of puzzles underscore the intellectual worth of questioning and failureand of the pursuits of the humanities. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Penn State University Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
EUR 12,83
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Añadir al carritoCondición: New.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Pennsylvania State University Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
Librería: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Estados Unidos de America
EUR 5,96
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Añadir al carritoCondición: New. 2019. hardcover. . Not a first edition copy. . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Penn State University Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
EUR 14,35
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Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Pennsylvania State University Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
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Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Pennsylvania State Univ Pr, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino Unido
EUR 13,89
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Añadir al carritoHardcover. Condición: Brand New. 200 pages. 9.00x7.00x0.80 inches. In Stock.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Penn State University Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
Librería: zenosbooks, San Francisco, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Original o primera edición
EUR 23,56
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Añadir al carritohardcover. Condición: Very Good in Dustjacket. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. University Park. 2019. Penn State University Press. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. 9780271082424. 7 x 9. hardcover. keywords: Art. DESCRIPTION - What is it about puzzles that drives us to figure them out? In this unique and innovative book, Bret L. Rothstein explores how mechanical problems delight and frustrate us, distracting our attention from recognizably useful activities and directing it toward something that may be even more important. All too often puzzles can seem like some kind of cruel test to be beaten or passed. But according to Rothstein, they really want nothing more than for us to drop what we're doing and play. In that way, they can actually enhance consciousness, as we are perhaps never more aware than when we grapple with an object that refuses to satisfy our expectations. The Shape of Difficulty is an ode to and exploration of these unruly objects-Rubik's cubes, geometric dissections, secret-opening boxes, string disentanglements, and so many more-that bring interpretive failure out of the shadows and allow it to take center stage in physical ways. While many puzzles may offer perceptible expressions of mathematical concepts, logical propositions, and logistical problems, this book urges readers to simply appreciate the enigma of these objects built specifically to be misunderstood, encouraging us to reframe our expectations of ourselves and our approaches to understanding. Drawing on landmark theories of play, Rothstein's richly illustrated meditation on our fascination with objects reveals the lasting allure of puzzles while underscoring the intellectual worth of doubt, failure, and idle time. inventory #44867.
EUR 24,60
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Añadir al carritoHRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Penn State University Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
Librería: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Reino Unido
EUR 15,31
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Añadir al carritoCondición: New.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Penn State University Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
Librería: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Reino Unido
EUR 15,19
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Añadir al carritoCondición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Pennsylvania State Univ Pr, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino Unido
EUR 20,85
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Añadir al carritoHardcover. Condición: Brand New. 200 pages. 9.00x7.00x0.80 inches. In Stock.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Pennsylvania State University Press, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
Librería: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Reino Unido
EUR 15,32
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Añadir al carritoHardback. Condición: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Cambridge University Press, New York, 2005
ISBN 10: 0521832780 ISBN 13: 9780521832786
Librería: Warwick Books, member IOBA, South Pasadena, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Miembro de asociación: IOBA
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Añadir al carritoHardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. First Edition. Hardcover in dust jacket. First edition. Book and jacket are in near fine condition. There is a small dent on the spine that affects both. The book Examines the importance of vision as a narrative and thematic concern in works by Netherlandish artists of the 15th century, including van Eyck, van der Weyden, and Petrus Christus. Black-and-white plates throughout. Small 4to. 262 pp. including notes, bibliography, and index.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por CAMBRIDGE U.P., CAMBRIDGE, 2005
ISBN 10: 0521832780 ISBN 13: 9780521832786
Librería: Antártica, Madrid, M, España
EUR 38,00
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Añadir al carritoCartoné (tapa dura cartón). Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Nuevo. 01. LIBRO.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Pennsylvania State University Press, University Park, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
Librería: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
EUR 27,90
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Añadir al carritoHardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. What is it about puzzles that drives us to figure them out? In this unique and innovative book, Bret L. Rothstein explores how mechanical problems delight and frustrate us, distracting our attention from recognizably useful activities and directing it toward something that may be even more important.All too often puzzles can seem like some kind of cruel test to be beaten or passed. But according to Rothstein, they really want nothing more than for us to drop what we are doing and play. In that way, they can actually enhance consciousness, as we are perhaps never more aware than when we grapple with an object that refuses to satisfy our expectations. The Shape of Difficulty is an ode to and exploration of these unruly objectsRubik's cubes, geometric dissections, secret-opening boxes, string disentanglements, and so many morethat bring interpretive failure out of the shadows and allow it to take center stage in physical ways. While many puzzles may offer perceptible expressions of mathematical concepts, logical propositions, and logistical problems, this book urges readers to dwell for a while with objects that, built specifically to be misunderstood, demand that we reconsider our approaches to understandingand, in the bargain, how we conceive of the interpretive self.Drawing on landmark theories of play, Rothsteins richly illustrated meditation on our fascination with objects reveals the lasting allure of puzzles while underscoring the intellectual worth of doubt, failure, and idle time. Examines the subculture of enigmatology: mechanical puzzles, their makers, and those who aspire to solving them. Argues that the provocations and broad popularity of puzzles underscore the intellectual worth of questioning and failureand of the pursuits of the humanities. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
EUR 19,05
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Añadir al carritoCondición: New. Examines the subculture of enigmatology: mechanical puzzles, their makers, and those who aspire to solving them. Argues that the provocations and broad popularity of puzzles underscore the intellectual worth of questioning and failure-and of the pursuits of.
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Añadir al carritoHardcover. Condición: Very Good.
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EUR 90,01
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Añadir al carritoHardcover. Condición: Fine.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Penn State University Press Apr 2019, 2019
ISBN 10: 0271082429 ISBN 13: 9780271082424
Librería: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Alemania
EUR 23,85
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Añadir al carritoBuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Examines the subculture of enigmatology: mechanical puzzles, their makers, and those who aspire to solving them. Argues that the provocations and broad popularity of puzzles underscore the intellectual worth of questioning and failure--and of the pursuits of the humanities.
Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Cambridge University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0521832780 ISBN 13: 9780521832786
Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
EUR 155,85
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Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Cambridge University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0521832780 ISBN 13: 9780521832786
Librería: California Books, Miami, FL, Estados Unidos de America
EUR 158,17
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Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Cambridge University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0521832780 ISBN 13: 9780521832786
Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
EUR 160,25
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Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Cambridge University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0521832780 ISBN 13: 9780521832786
Librería: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Reino Unido
EUR 156,89
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Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Cambridge University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0521832780 ISBN 13: 9780521832786
Librería: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Reino Unido
EUR 156,88
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Idioma: Inglés
Publicado por Cambridge University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0521832780 ISBN 13: 9780521832786
Librería: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Reino Unido
EUR 167,57
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Añadir al carritoCondición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino Unido
EUR 208,69
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Añadir al carritoHardcover. Condición: Brand New. new title edition. 274 pages. 9.50x7.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.