Skip to content

The Puzzle Instinct: The Meaning of Puzzles in Human Life
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Puzzle Instinct: The Meaning of Puzzles in Human Life Hardcover - 2002

by Danesi, Marcel

  • Used
  • Fine
  • Hardcover
  • first

Description

Indiana University Press, 2002-05-19. First edition, complete line of . hardcover. fine. 6x1x9. NOT an ex library book. 269 pages including the index. Dust jacket has no chips or tears.
Used - Fine
NZ$18.32
NZ$10.82 Shipping to USA
Standard delivery: 7 to 14 days
More Shipping Options
Ships from Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller (Illinois, United States)

Details

  • Title The Puzzle Instinct: The Meaning of Puzzles in Human Life
  • Author Danesi, Marcel
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First edition, complete line of
  • Condition Used - Fine
  • Pages 269
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Indiana University Press, Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A.
  • Date 2002-05-19
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 344795
  • ISBN 9780253340948 / 0253340942
  • Weight 1.24 lbs (0.56 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.25 x 6.12 x 1.01 in (23.50 x 15.54 x 2.57 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Games - Social aspects, Puzzles - Psychological aspects
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2001007492
  • Dewey Decimal Code 793.73

About Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller Illinois, United States

Biblio member since 2005
Seller rating: This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller was established in 1987 offering collectible and out of print books. We offer a full line of general stock with an emphasis on Americana, Children & Juvenile, Juvenile Series and Military. We are careful in describing the condition of the book and the dust jacket. All dust jackets are protected with mylar covers. All books are subject to prior sale. Member of Midwest Book Hunters.

Terms of Sale: Payment may be made by Visa, Mastercard, Money order or check. Books will be held seven days pending arrival of payment. All orders are carefully packaged and shipped promptly upon receipt of payment. Shipping is by U.S. Post Office media rate unless otherwise requested by the buyer. Postage for the first book is $3.95, and $1.25 for each additional book. Rates for Priority mail and International Delivery are based on destination. Heavier books and book sets may require additional postage. Returns are accepted within fourteen days of delivery.

Browse books from Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller

First line

The great American author Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) once remarked that, for some enigmatic reason, human beings require that things be mysterious.

About the author

Marcel Danesi is Professor of Semiotics and Anthropology at the University of Toronto and Director of the Program in Semiotics and Communication Theory. His books include Increase Your Puzzle IQ and Of Cigarettes, High Heels, and Other Interesting Things: An Introduction to Semiotics. He lives in Toronto.