Thomas Edison is recognized as the greatest inventor in American history. His pioneering achievements in the sciences and communications have inspired inventors and entrepreneurs for over a century, and his focus on practical accomplishment set the stage for America’s global leadership in innovation. The authors introduce the Five Competencies of Innovation based on his work and cite implications for global education.
Reviewed by Carol Campbell, PhD
Vice President for Education
Southwestern Union Conference
Authors: J. McTighe, K. J. Doubet, E. M. Carbaugh
Author: John C. Maxwell
