Surfaces and essences : analogy as the fuel and fire of thinking
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Published
New York : Basic Books, [2013].
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Book
ISBN
9780465018475 (hbk.), 0465018475 (hbk.)
Physical Desc
xiv, 578 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Adult Nonfiction | 169 | Available |
| Morris County Library - Adult Nonfiction | 169 HOF | Available |
| Randolph Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 169 HOF | Available |
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Published
New York : Basic Books, [2013].
Language
English
ISBN
9780465018475 (hbk.), 0465018475 (hbk.)
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [535]-555) and index.
Description
Shows how analogy-making pervades human thought at all levels, influencing the choice of words and phrases in speech, providing guidance in unfamiliar situations, and giving rise to great acts of imagination.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hofstadter, D. R., & Sander, E. (2013). Surfaces and essences: analogy as the fuel and fire of thinking . Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hofstadter, Douglas R., 1945- and Emmanuel. Sander. 2013. Surfaces and Essences: Analogy As the Fuel and Fire of Thinking. Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hofstadter, Douglas R., 1945- and Emmanuel. Sander. Surfaces and Essences: Analogy As the Fuel and Fire of Thinking Basic Books, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hofstadter, Douglas R., and Emmanuel Sander. Surfaces and Essences: Analogy As the Fuel and Fire of Thinking Basic Books, 2013.
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