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The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable
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Published:
London : Penguin, 2008.
Format:
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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Q360 .T3 2007
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Sep 17, 2024

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APA Citation (style guide)

Taleb, N. N. (2008). The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable. Penguin.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Taleb, Nassim Nicholas, 1960-. 2008. The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. Penguin.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Taleb, Nassim Nicholas, 1960-, The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. Penguin, 2008.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Taleb, Nassim Nicholas. The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. Penguin, 2008.

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ISBN:
9780141034591, 0141034599

Notes

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Originally published: London: Allen Lane, 2007.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.

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