Places of Invention by Arthur P. Molella (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Places of Invention by Arthur P. Molella, Anna Karvellas Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Accompanies the Places of Invention Exhibition at Smithsonians National Museum of American History, 2015. Publisher Description The companion book to an upcoming museum exhibition of the same name, Places of Invention seeks to answer timely questions about the nature of invention and innovation- What is it about some places that sparks invention and innovation? Is it simply being at the right place at the right time, or is it more than that? How does "place"-whether physical, social, or cultural-support, constrain, and shape innovation? Why does invention flourish in one spot but struggle in another, even very similar location? In short- Why there? Why then?Places of Invention frames current and historic conversation on the relationship between place and creativity, citing extensive scholarship in the area and two decades of investigation and study from the National Museum of American Historys Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation. The book is built around six place case studies- Hartford, CT, late 1800s; Hollywood, CA, 1930s; Medical Alley, MN, 1950s; Bronx, NY,1970s; Silicon Valley, CA, 1970s-1980s; and Fort Collins, CO, 2010s. Interspersed with these case studies are dispatches from three "learning labs" detailing Smithsonian Affiliate museums work using Places of Invention as a model for documenting local invention and innovation.Written by exhibition curators, each part of the book focuses on the central thesis that invention is everywhere and fueled by unique combinations of creative people, ready resources, and inspiring surroundings. Like the locations it explores, Places of Invention shows how the history of invention can be a transformative lens for understanding local history and cultivating creativity on scales of place ranging from the personal to the national and beyond. Author Biography Arthur P. Molellais the director of the Smithsonian Institutions Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation at the National Museum of American History. His publications include volumes 1-4 of The Papers of Joseph Henry, Inventing for the Environment, and Invented Edens- Techno-cities of the 20th Century. Anna Karvellasoversees the Places of Invention Affiliates Project. She provides training and resources to help groups document their places of invention and discover how invention can be a transformative lens for understanding local history. Details ISBN 1935623680 ISBN-13 9781935623687 Title Places of Invention Author Arthur P. Molella, Anna Karvellas Format Hardcover Year 2015 Pages 312 Publisher Smithsonian Books GE_Item_ID:141768974; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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