Book Author Christoph Schumacker
Rights Available World exc NZ
Sitting on the Shoulders of Giants turns 52 deceptively simple questions into surprising explorations of science, psychology, economics and human behaviour.
Why do we fear sharks more than heart disease? Why does losing money hurt more than finding it feels good? And why might gravity not actually be a force at all? Beginning with familiar everyday observations, each chapter opens into a clear and entertaining explanation of the extraordinary ideas that shape how the world works.
The book draws on the thinking of history’s great minds—including Aristotle, Newton, Einstein, Kahneman and Hawking—to make complex concepts understandable, relevant and enjoyable for general readers.
About the Author
Professor Christoph Schumacher is an economist, academic and public commentator with a long-standing passion for making complex ideas accessible. He is Professor of Innovation and Economics at Massey University and Director of the Knowledge Exchange Hub. He is also the co-creator of GDPLive, the world’s first AI-powered real-time GDP tracker.
Born in Germany and now based in New Zealand, Schumacher holds degrees in Engineering, International Business and Economics, as well as a PhD in Economics, and has completed advanced study at MIT.
Category
Non-Fiction
Genre: General Non-Fiction
Publication Date
September 2026
Rights Available:
World excl NZ
Rights Agents:
World
Kevin Chapman, Upstart Press
kevin@upstartpress.co.nz
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