Tony Buzan
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Tony Buzan is an author and educational consultant. He is a proponent of the techniques of Mind Mapping and mental literacy. He has worked with: corporate entities and businesses all over the world; academics; Olympic athletes; children of all ages; governments; and high profile individuals, in teaching them how to maximize the use of their brain power.[1]
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Buzan was born in London, is an alumnus of Kitsilano Secondary School, and received double honors in psychology, English, mathematics and the General Sciences from the University of British Columbia in 1964. He is probably best known for his book, Use Your Head, his promotion of mnemonic systems and his Mind Mapping techniques. He launched his own software program to support mind mapping called iMindMap in December 2006. His website, Buzan World, cites trademarks on the phrase 'Mind Maps' which he has registered in many countries.
Following his 1970s series for the BBC, many of his ideas have been set into his series of five books: Use Your Memory, Master Your Memory, Use Your Head, The Speed Reading Book and The Mind Map Book. He has since authored or co-authored over 100 books.
Most of his teaching generally divides up into: general awareness of the extensive capabilities and capacities of the brain and its functions, memory skills, reading skills, Mind Map note-taking and note-making, creativity, and how brain function can be improved over time into old age.
Buzan developed Mind Mapping whilst at university, out of the frustration that traditional notes took up so much time to create and review. He has argued that Mind Maps are an efficient way to take notes from lectures or books. His brother Barry Buzan, who co-wrote The Mind Map Book, suggested the technique could also be used to capture notes from one's own creative ideas and is useful in business.
As a popular psychology author, Tony Buzan has written on subjects relating to the brain, genius quotient (GQ), spiritual intelligence, memory, creativity and speed reading. He is the founder and President of the Brain Foundation (not to be confused with various medical-related bodies with the same name) and also the Brain Trust Charity, the World Memory Championships and the World Championships of the Brain. He was a co-founder of London's Mind Body Spirit Festival as well as the Mind Sports Olympiad.
[edit] Selected bibliography
| Books | Publications | ISBN Code |
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| The Mind Map Book: Radiant Thinking - Major Evolution in Human Thought | BBC Active (paperback 2003) | ISBN 0-563-48701-1 |
| How to Mind Map: The Ultimate Thinking Tool That Will Change Your Life | Thorsons, 2002 | ISBN 978-0007146840 |
| Mind Maps for Kids: An Introduction | Thorsons, 2003 | ISBN 978-0007151332 |
| Brain Child: How Smart Parents Make Smart Kids | Thorsons, 2003 | ISBN 978-0007166077 |
| The Buzan Study Skills Handbook: The Shortcut to Success in Your Studies with Mind Mapping, Speed Reading and Winning Memory Techniques | BBC Active, 2006 | ISBN 978-1406612073 |
| Use Your Memory: Understand Your Mind to Improve Your Memory and Mental Power | BBC Active, 2006 (new edition) | ISBN 978-1406610185 |
| Master Your Memory: More Inspiring Ways to Increase the Power of Your Memory, Focus and Creativity | (1988) BBC Active, 2006 | ISBN 978-1406610222 |
| Brilliant Memory: Unlock the Power of Your Mind | BBC Active, 2006 | ISBN 978-0563520337 |
| The Speed Reading Book: The Revolutionary Approach to Increasing Reading Speed, Comprehension and General Knowledge | BBC Active, 2006 (new edition) | ISBN 978-1406610215 |
| Make the Most of Your Mind | Pan Books, 1988 (new edition) | ISBN 0330302620 |
| Embracing Change: Essential Steps to Make Your Future Today | BBC Active, 2006 | ISBN 978-1406610239 |
| Age-proof Your Brain: Sharpen Your Memory in 7 Days | Harper Thorsons, 2007 | ISBN 978-0007233106 |
| The Power of Spiritual Intelligence: 10 Ways to Tap into Your Spiritual Genius | Thorsons, 2001 | ISBN 0722540477 |
| The Power of Creative Intelligence: 10 Ways to Tap into Your Creative Genius | Thorsons, 2001 | ISBN 0722540507 |
| The Power of Social Intelligence: 10 Ways to Tap into Your Social Genius | Thorsons, 2002 | ISBN 0722540485 |
| The Power of Verbal Intelligence: 10 Ways to Tap into Your Verbal Genius | Thorsons, 2002 | ISBN 978-0722540497 |
| The Power of Physical Intelligence: 10 Ways to Tap into Your Physical Genius | Thorsons, 2003 | ISBN 978-0007147892 |
| Make the Most of Your Mind | Prentice Hall & IBD, 1984 | ISBN 0671495194 |
| Grass Roots Leaders: The Brainsmart Revolution in Business | Gower Publishing, 2007 | ISBN 978-0566088025 |
| Buzan's Book of Mental World Records | D&B Publishing, 2005 | ISBN 978-1904468172 |
[edit] External links
- Mind Mapper
- Buzan World
- Buzan Training
- Buzan Books
- Interview with Tony Buzan
- iMindMap - Tony Buzan's Official Mind Mapping Software
- Biography at open2.net BBC/Open University.
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