The Shortest History of Innovation
$27.30
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
16 February 2026
Summary
From the wheel to gene editing, new ideas shape our world.
In this dazzling, surprising and always entertaining book, bestselling author Andrew Leigh tells the story of innovation.
Innovation shapes almost every corner of our lives, yet we rarely pause to notice it. Someone had to invent nails and wheelbarrows; alphabets and books; glass windows and windscreen wipers; tin cans and synthetic dyes. From tools and technologies to fresh approaches in art and architecture, innovati…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781760645533 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1760645532 |
| Author: | Andrew Leigh |
| Publisher: | Black Inc. |
| Imprint: | Black Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 230g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 130mm x 20mm |
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About The Author
Andrew Leigh
Andrew Leigh is a member of the Australian Parliament. He holds a PhD from Harvard University, and is a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. Before being elected in 2010, he was a professor of economics at the Australian National University. His books include The Shortest History of Economics, The Luck of Politics, Battlers and Billionaires, and Randomistas.
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