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TRIZ. Theory of Inventive Problem Solving

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  • © 2019

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Authors:
  1. Vladimir Petrov

    1. Ra’anana, Israel

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  • Acquaints readers with the main notions and tools of TRIZ
  • Illustrates the theoretical part with a wealth of examples, problems, and graphics
  • Provides tasks for individual work at the end of each chapter

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Traditional Technology for Problem Solving

    • Vladimir Petrov
    Pages 1-11

  3. Review of TRIZ

    • Vladimir Petrov
    Pages 13-33

  4. System Approach

    • Vladimir Petrov
    Pages 35-49

  5. Ideality

    • Vladimir Petrov
    Pages 51-63

  6. Resources

    • Vladimir Petrov
    Pages 65-73

  7. Contradictions

    • Vladimir Petrov
    Pages 75-88

  8. Principles of Resolving Contradictions

    • Vladimir Petrov
    Pages 89-137

  9. Trends of System Evolution

    • Vladimir Petrov
    Pages 139-174

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 175-221
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About this book

This introductory book describes the initial (first) level of studying the theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ) from the series “TRIZ from A to Z,” and presents the most general methods for solving inventive problems and generating new ideas. Chapter 1 examines traditional technologies for problem solving, based on trial and error. Chapter 2 describes the general concept of TRIZ, while Chapter 3 explains the main notions of “system” approaches, like system thinking, system and its hierarchy, system effect, emergency, synergetic effect and systematicity. In turn, Chapter 4 describes the notion of “ideality” and Chapter 5 addresses the notion of resources, their types, and methods for using them. Chapter 6 acquaints readers with one of the most important aspects of TRIZ: contradiction. Chapter 7 describes the inventive principles, while Chapter 8 includes descriptions of the systems of trends proposed by G. Altshuller and the author.

In closing, the author makes recommendations on how to most effectively use TRIZ tools, on how readers can improve their knowledge, skills and habits concerning the use of TRIZ, and on how they can hone their inventive thinking skills. The book also features Appendices that include analyses of selected problems, a list of the main websites related to TRIZ, and lists of examples, problems, illustrations, tables and formulae.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Ra’anana, Israel

    Vladimir Petrov

About the author

Vladimir Petrov is “TRIZ Master” and a Professor at the G.V. Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. He has worked in TRIZ since 1972 and is a direct disciple of TRIZ author Genrich Altshuller. He is the author of several manuals and more than 300 printed works, and holds 48 patents.

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