The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable
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Published:
New York : Random House, [2007].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
xxviii, 366 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780812973815, 9781400063512, 1400063515
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [331]-358) and index.
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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APA Citation (style guide)
Taleb, N. N. (2007). The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable. First edition. Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Taleb, Nassim Nicholas, 1960-. 2007. The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Taleb, Nassim Nicholas, 1960-, The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. Random House, 2007.
MLA Citation (style guide)Taleb, Nassim Nicholas. The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. First edition. Random House, 2007.
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