The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable
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London : Penguin, 2008.
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Book
Physical Desc:
xxviii, 366 pages ; 20 cm
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Description
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.
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ASU Main (3rd floor)
Q360 .T3 2007
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Jan 30, 2024
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780141034591, 0141034599
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Originally published: London: Allen Lane, 2007.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Taleb, N. N. (2008). The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable. London, Penguin.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Taleb, Nassim Nicholas, 1960-. 2008. The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. London, Penguin.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Taleb, Nassim Nicholas, 1960-, The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. London, Penguin, 2008.
MLA Citation (style guide)Taleb, Nassim Nicholas. The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. London, Penguin, 2008.
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