The encyclopaedia of stupidity
Boxsel, Matthijs van, 1957-2004
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The author shows how stupidity manifests itself in all areas, in everyone, at all times: stupidity is the foundation of our civilization. He posits that stupidity is a condition for intelligence, that blunders stimulate progress and that failure is the basis for success.
Main title:
The encyclopaedia of stupidity / Matthijs van Boxsel ; translated by Arnold and Erica Pomerans.
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Imprint:
London : Reaktion, 2004.
Collation:
208 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2003.Translated from the Dutch.
ISBN:
9781861892317 (pbk)
Dewey class:
153.9
Local class:
153.9
Language:
EnglishDutch
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BRN:
231470