Surfaces and essences : analogy as the fuel and fire of thinking
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New York : Basic Books, c2013.
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Published
New York : Basic Books, c2013.
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xiv, 578 pages : ill. ; 25 cm.
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English

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [535]-555) and index.
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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.

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Hofstadter, Douglas R., and Emmanuel Sander. Surfaces and Essences: Analogy As the Fuel and Fire of Thinking Basic Books, 2013.

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