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The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable
(Playaway)

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Published:
Prince Frederick, MD : Recorded Books, [2007]., Cleveland :
Format:
Playaway
Physical Desc:
1 audio media player (14.5 hr.) : digital ; 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 cm + 1 AAA battery
Status:

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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Status
Last Check-In
MCPLD Clifton AV
PLAYAWAY 003.54 T143b
On Shelf
Dec 13, 2024

Citations

APA Citation (style guide)

Taleb, N. N., & Chandler, D. (2007). The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable. Recorded Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Taleb, Nassim Nicholas, 1960- and David Chandler. 2007. The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. Recorded Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Taleb, Nassim Nicholas, 1960- and David Chandler, The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. Recorded Books, 2007.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Taleb, Nassim Nicholas and David Chandler. The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. Recorded Books, 2007.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9781428170650, 1428170650

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In container (21 cm.).
General Note
Title from container.
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"Unabridged"--Container.
General Note
Issued on Playaway, a dedicated audio media player ;,requires earphones for use.
Participants/Performers
Narrated by David Chandler.
System Details
Playaway Digital Audio.

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