{"product_id":"the-entrepreneurial-spirit-of-african-american-inventors-hardcover","title":"The Entrepreneurial Spirit of African American Inventors - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatricia Sluby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book not only documents the valuable contributions of African American thinkers, inventors, and entrepreneurs past and present, but also puts these achievements into context of the obstacles these innovators faced because of their race.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSuccessful entrepreneurs and inventors share valuable characteristics like self-confidence, perseverance, and the ability to conceptualize unrealized solutions or opportunities. However, another personality trait has been required for African Americans wishing to become business owners, creative thinkers, or patent holders: a willingness to overcome the additional barriers placed before them because of their race, especially in the era before civil rights. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Entrepreneurial Spirit of African American Inventors\u003c\/i\u003e provides historical accounts of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among black Americans, from the 19th century to the present day. The author examines how these individuals stimulated industry, business activity, and research, helping shape the world as we know it and setting the precedent for the minority business tradition in the United States. This book also sheds light on fascinating advances made in metallurgy, medicine, architecture, and other fields that supply further examples of scientific inquiry and business acumen among African Americans.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatricia Carter Sluby\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer, registered patent agent, lecturer, former U.S. primary patent examiner, and past president of the National Intellectual Property Law Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.3 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 21, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47454146953394,"sku":"9780313363351","price":104.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/b0acbbf17d49415d6a3e61c6a6f7b096.webp?v=1778843967","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-entrepreneurial-spirit-of-african-american-inventors-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}