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Revised and Updated with Information on 2 New Kinds of Smart

Based on psychologist Howard Gardner's pioneering theory of "multiple intelligences," the original edition of 7 Kinds of Smart identified seven distinct ways of being smart, including "word smart," "music smart," "logic smart," and "people smart." Now, with the addition of two new kinds of smart--"naturalist" and "existential"--7 Kinds of Smart offers even more interesting information about how the human psyche functions. Complete with checklists for determining one's strongest and weakest intelligences, exercises, practical tips for developing each type of smart, a revised bibliography for further reading, and a guide to related Internet sites, this book continues to be an essential resource, offering cutting-edge research for general consumption.

"At last, thanks to Thomas Armstrong, we have a book that introduces the theory of multiple intelligences to the general public. As an extra dividend, it helps people to discover and unleash their own intellectual strengths."--Howard Gardner, Ph.D., author of Frames of Mind

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Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D., is the author of seven books, including The Myth of the A.D.D. Child (Plume), In Their Own Way, and Awakening Your Child's Natural Genius. A former special- education teacher, he has written frequently on parenting and education issues for publications such as Ladies' Home Journal and Family Circle. He lives in Sonoma County, California.

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Plume; Rev Upd Su edition (October 1, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0452281377
ISBN-13: 978-0452281370
Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly optimistic and straightforward, May 27, 2000

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There's literally a little something for everyone in this book, which popularizes the cognitive psychological work of Howard Gardner, whom Armstrong goes out of his way to credit with developing the theory of multiple intelligences.

That little something should be a comfort to all of us -- we each are smart in our own way. Gardner has identified seven specific types of intelligence that all human beings have access to in varying degrees. Armstrong's very welcome addition is to help lay readers understand what qualities are embodied in each intelligence and how to gauge our own specific level in each category.

He also explains that we need not be limited by those intelligences that are least developed in us. It is never too late to take up activities that will help us cultivate each of the seven primary intelligences and, in the process, have fun, experience personal growth and enjoy life.

Gardner is, from what I've read, still tinkering with adding more types of intelligences to his original list of seven. This edition of Armstrong's book lists two new possibilities -- naturalistic intelligence and existential intelligence -- and explains Gardner's criteria for identifying intelligences that can be added to the list.

This is not a feel-good, self-help book. The theory of multiple intelligences could be a major breakthrough in cognitive psychology and certainly warrants further research. Armstrong's gift is to make those of us who don't toil in the groves of psychological academe aware of Howard Gardner's work and its potential impact on our individual lives.

Buy the book, read it and think about the intelligences you have most developed. Think about others around you and their hierarchy of developed intelligences. It doesn't take long to realize that everyone -- from a king to a pauper -- can lay valid claim to a unique genius composed of their levels of development in the various identified intelligences, their life experiences and the choices they make. If nothing else, multiple intelligences should remind us forcefully that everyone deserves our respect as human beings.

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5.0 out of 5 stars What They Don't Teach You At College, July 31, 1997

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For people interested in learning more about multiple intelligences without the lengthy sentences and academic verbosity, this is a great book. Not only is it simple in its text, but it's also fun to read because of the exercises and tests included for each intelligence. You learn that in real life there is no one true way to label a "smart" person, and for the more unconventional and unusual among us this is good news! You can realize and apply your talents to everyday life, and try to develop the intelligences in which you are not as strong. So when you look at your old high school report cards or college transcripts and groan loudly in disgust, throw them in the trash and read this book

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5.0 out of 5 stars Forget about IQ, EQ, etc. There are at least 7 intelligences, January 6, 2001

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Ever wondered why some are good at sports and others not? We say that they have a "talent". Armstrong tells us that this is in fact an intelligence, and we have seven of them. Some people are good at maths, others at music and some with a ball. Think about what this means! There are no losers; only people which are more gifted in one area than another.

Now the great thing is that you if you're not "talented" in an area you can still learn how to develop that intelligence. Maybe you always wanted to play the piano but because you were dismissed as a musicians in your early years by a notorious music teacher, you have always been very reluctant to start learning. You know, you still can do it!

As your seven intelligences are set at different levels, you can choose which ones that are important to you and develop these. I have even started to categorize things I do into these intelligences to see what kind of improvements I make.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read and very informative!
I have a couple of Gardner's books. This author is much more reader friendly than Gardner and bases a great deal of the information in his book upon research by him (and duly... Read more

Published 16 months ago by Christine

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, Insightful and Liberating!
Significant work has explained the various types of human intelligences. Research published argues that the usual view of human intelligence is far too narrow. Read more

Published 18 months ago by C. Clayton

4.0 out of 5 stars Good lay reference re MI
Presents a readable summary of multiple intelligence theory with real world examples of strengths and weaknesses in each. Read more

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This is a well written summary of the latest information about multiple intelligences. I homeschool my eldest son, and I've found this text to be very helpful when it comes to... Read more

Published on September 15, 2007 by Linda A. Malcor

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable in identifying how we best learn, for effective learning and communicating
Dr. Armstrong's "Seven Kinds of Smart" is written and researched by The Teacher who really gets it: A person is unique and has uniquely different ways of learning. Read more

Published on May 6, 2007 by Los Angeles Reader

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Solid Introduction to 7 Smarts
The philosophy behind the 7 Smarts is increasingly being used in US primary schools to help students learn in multiple ways, with the goal being stronger retention. Read more

Published on March 1, 2007 by Wendy St Clair Pearson

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I think it is interesting reading. I don't know if I go with every thing said in the book but it makes you think. Read more

Published on March 18, 2006 by D. Jenkins

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
You can tell the author was an elementary school teacher. Interesting but shallow. Read the cover and you've read the book. But don't get me wrong, still worth a glance.

Published on October 12, 2005 by Sam Foss Motivated

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent primer on Howard Gardner's theory
Thomas Armstrong's book make Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences very accessible to the general public. Each intelligence is very well defined. Read more

Published on May 30, 2003 by Gaetan Lion

5.0 out of 5 stars I feel smarter already
This is a great book. It not only corrects the wrongful thinking of the value of IQ tests, it shows you what real smarts are and how to develop those areas. Read more

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