Wonderland: how play made the modern world
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Published:
New York : Riverhead Books, 2016.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
322 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780399184482, 0399184481, 9780399184482, 9780399184482 :, 0399184481 :
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-306) and index.
Description
This illustrated "history of popular entertainment takes along-zoom approach, contending that the pursuit of novelty and wonder is a powerful driver of world-shaping technological change. Steven Johnson argues that, throughout history, the cutting edge of innovation lies wherever people are working the hardest to keep themselves and others amused"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Johnson, S. (2016). Wonderland: how play made the modern world. New York, Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Johnson, Steven, 1968-. 2016. Wonderland: How Play Made the Modern World. New York, Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Johnson, Steven, 1968-, Wonderland: How Play Made the Modern World. New York, Riverhead Books, 2016.
MLA Citation (style guide)Johnson, Steven. Wonderland: How Play Made the Modern World. New York, Riverhead Books, 2016.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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