Nerds: Who They are and why We Need More of Them

Nerds: Who They are and why We Need More of Them
ISBN-10
1585425907
ISBN-13
9781585425907
Series
Nerds
Category
Psychology
Pages
274
Language
English
Published
2007
Publisher
Penguin
Author
David Anderegg

Description

Examines social attitudes that label intellectually gifted individuals as "nerdy" or lacking in popular attributes, and cites the importance of overcoming anti-intellectual prejudices to protect American interests in the global economy.

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