The Innovation Algorithm: TRIZ, systematic innovation and technical creativity

by Genrich Altshuller

Genrich Altshuller’s The Innovation Algorithm is a milestone in the development of the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ). It is the result of more than 20 years of research and analysis. Here, Altshuller details ARIZ, TRIZ’s problem solving algorithm that can produce innovation and creativity of the highest order. Saturated with profound thoughts, insights, and convincing examples, this book is regarded by many as Altshuller’s magnum opus, his handbook for a creative and technological revolution. This book is the eloquent vision of a brilliant thinker, scientist and writer at the peak of his power. Enthusiastically written, it takes the reader to the wellsprings of engineering creativity. The unique and powerful TRIZ thought process, so startlingly presented in this book, is illuminated by numerous practical examples gleaned from various fields of engineering. This book can profusely benefit those engaged in a search for breakthrough technological developments.

Genres: Design, Nonfiction, Business, Personal Development

Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 1999

About the author

Genrikh Saulovich Altshuller (Ге́нрих Сау́лович Альтшу́ллер), (born Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, USSR, 15 October 1926; died Petrozavodsk, Russia, 24 September 1998), was a Soviet engineer, inventor, scientist, journalist and writer. He is most notable for the creation of the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, better known by its Russia acronym TRIZ. He founded the Azerbaijan Public Institute for Inventive Creation, and was the first President of the TRIZ Association. He also wrote science fiction under the pen-name Genrich Altov .

Reviews

[Artem Zaika · Rating 2 out of 5]

Нудно и растянуто, автор не способен шаг за шагом привести к решению и объяснить свою идею. После очередного ухода автора в сторону философии и подсчета сколько учеников в СССР занимаются по ТРИЗ, я понял что 400 страниц мне не одолеть...

[Ignace · Rating 5 out of 5]

GOOD BOOK