The black swan : the impact of the highly improbable /

Examines the role of the unexpected, discussing why improbable events are not anticipated or understood properly, and how humans rationalize the black swan phenomenon to make it appear less random.

Bibliografische gegevens
Hoofdauteur: Taleb, Nassim Nicholas, 1960-
Formaat: Boek
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: New York : Random House Trade Paperbacks, c2010.
Editie:Second edition, Random trade pbk. edition
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Omschrijving
Samenvatting:Examines the role of the unexpected, discussing why improbable events are not anticipated or understood properly, and how humans rationalize the black swan phenomenon to make it appear less random.
Beschrijving item:"Originally published in hardcover and in slightly different form in the United States ... by Random House in 2007."-T.p. verso.
Fysieke beschrijving:xxxiii, 444 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Bibliografie:Includes bibliographical references (pages [401]-429) and index.
ISBN:9780679604181 (electronic bk.)
0679604189 (electronic bk.)
9780812973815 (pbk.)
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