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The real work : on the mystery of mastery

by Adam Gopnik

This work examines the process of learning new skills through apprenticeships in diverse fields such as art, boxing, and driving. It analyses how mastery is achieved by deconstructing tasks and understanding the psychological elements of performance.

Accession 24876 ISBN 9781529414622 Publisher Riverrun
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