A milestone in the development of the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), this book is the result of over twenty years of research and analysis. Altshuller details TRIZ's problem solving algorythm (ARIZ) that can produce innovation of the highest order. Saturated with profound thoughts, insights, and examples, this book is regarded by many as Altshuller's magnum opus, his handbook for a creative and technological revolution.
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TRIZ (the Russian acronym for Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) was developed by this book's author, Genrich Altshuller. Studied and respected around the world, TRIZ shows that technical systems evolve following predictable patterns. Consequently, inventiveness can be learned by anyone. Developed underground by Russian scientists, TRIZ has validated itself by solving thousands of difficult technical problems. Over 60,000 engineers world-wide are trained in TRIZ. In 1984, Lev Shulyak, co-translator of this book, taught the first U.S. TRIZ course.
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"Enthusiatically written, it takes the reader to the wellsprings of engineering creativity. The unique and powerful TRIZ though process, so startlingly presented in this book, is illuminated by numerous practical examples gleaned from various fields of engineering. Based on my own experience, the book can profusely benefit those engaged in a search for breakthrough technological developments." Victor R. Fey, Managing Partner of The TRIZ Group, and Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Wayne State University.
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The Bible of TRIZ,
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This review is from: Innovation Algorithm:TRIZ, systematic innovation and technical creativity (Paperback)
I have read all available books on TRIZ and found no better than this. As comprehensive and deep as "Creativity as an exact science", it is more clear, systematic, and legible.
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Revolutionary in Approach.,
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This review is from: Innovation Algorithm:TRIZ, systematic innovation and technical creativity (Paperback)
This is one of the truly great and original contributions to the field of creativity. Altshuller's approach shows the inadequacy of many of the existing systems of creative problem solving. I loved everything about this book, from his analysis of problem spaces, thinking backwards from the solution to it's systematic emphasis on dealing with contradictions was first rate and that's just some of the topics. My only problem with the book was that it was geared towards engineering problems and the examples while intriguing were a bit mysterious to this non-engineer. However, with a bit of thinking and some collateral resources, I think this approach can be used to solve any problem.
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Interesting but of limited use outside engineering.,
By Peter Jeans "PJ" (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Innovation Algorithm:TRIZ, systematic innovation and technical creativity (Paperback)
This is fascinating book that catalogues a theory of innovation in the engineering field.
From my perspective as an educator/science graduate, it would seem to be an excellent book for any engineer. It describes a useful and practical process for solving complex problems in a systematic way. HAs many case studies that are interesting to the laymen too. For the rest of us, well not as useful. How to fix the wife, mend the kids, retire the boss are not covered.
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Any theory of invention must study innovative creativity for the purpose of developing effective methods for solving inventive problems. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jules Verne, Level One, Level Three, Contradiction Matrix, Level Four, Level Two, Level Five, Author's Certcate, Authors Certificate, Molodaia Guardia, Third Level, General Problem Solver, Soviet Union, Step Four, Step One, Step Three, Transformation of Properties, Use Operator New!
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Any theory of invention must study innovative creativity for the purpose of developing effective methods for solving inventive problems. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jules Verne, Level One, Level Three, Contradiction Matrix, Level Four, Level Two, Level Five, Author's Certcate, Authors Certificate, Molodaia Guardia, Third Level, General Problem Solver, Soviet Union, Step Four, Step One, Step Three, Transformation of Properties, Use Operator New!
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- Ballad of the Stars: Stories of Science Fiction, Ultraimagination and TRIZ by Genrich Altshuller; Valentina Zhuravlyova on 4 pages
- Super-Recursive Algorithms (Monographs in Computer Science) by Mark Burgin on page 108, and Back Matter
- Design for Six Sigma: The Revolutionary Process for Achieving Extraordinary Profits by Subir Chowdhury in Back Matter
- Methodisches Erfinden im Personalmanagement: Erfolgreiche Anpassung TRIZ-basierter Werkzeuge (Forschungs-/Entwicklungs-/Innovations-Management) (German Edition) by Sandra Müller in Back Matter
- Design for Six Sigma by Subir Chowdhury in Back Matter
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