The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable

Author: Nassim Nicholas Taleb

ISBN: 978-0141034591

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About This BookWhat have the invention of the wheel, Pompeii, the Wall Street Crash, Harry Potter and the internet got in common? Why are all forecasters con-artists? What can Catherine the Great's lovers tell us about probability? Why should you never run for a train or read a newspaper? This title deals with this questions. Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: Nassim Nicholas TalebPublisher: ‎ Penguin Books Ltd (28 February 2008); Penguin Random House Ireland Limited; productsafety@penguin.co.ukFormat: Paperback – 28 February 2008Language: ‎ EnglishPages: 480ISBN: ‎ 978-0141034591Dimensions: ‎ 3.05 x 12.7 x 19.56 cmWeight: ‎ 349 g

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About the Author

About the Author: The author of The Black Swan is Nassim Nicholas Taleb, who spends a lot of his time relaxing in different places all over the world. He used to be a trader, but is currently Distinguished Professor of Risk Engineering at New York University. He has also authored the book called Fooled By Randomness.

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Students & Academic Researchers
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English • Paperback – 28 February 2008
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978-0141034591
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Penguin
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About This BookWhat have the invention of the wheel, Pompeii, the Wall Street Crash, Harry Potter and the internet got in common? Why are all forecasters con-artists? What can Catherine the Great's lovers tell us about probability? Why should you never run for a train or read a newspaper? This...

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Valuable for university students, educators, and scholars seeking authoritative reference material and structured subject mastery.

Why Readers Pick This Edition

  • You’ll love this book because it completely changes how you see the world. Nassim Nicholas Taleb challenges everything you believe about prediction, success, and failure, showing how rare, unpredictable events shape history far more than everyday trends. Written with wit, sharp examples, and provocative insights, it helps you think smarter about risk, careers, money, and life itself. If you enjoy books that stretch your mind and make you question experts, this is a powerful, unforgettable read.
  • Published by Penguin.
  • Language: English.
  • Page count: 480.

Catalog Description

About This BookWhat have the invention of the wheel, Pompeii, the Wall Street Crash, Harry Potter and the internet got in common? Why are all forecasters con-artists? What can Catherine the Great's lovers tell us about probability? Why should you never run for a train or read a newspaper? This title deals with this questions. Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: Nassim Nicholas TalebPublisher: ‎ Penguin Books Ltd (28 February 2008); Penguin Random House Ireland Limited; productsafety@penguin.co.ukFormat: Paperback – 28 February 2008Language: ‎ EnglishPages: 480ISBN: ‎ 978-0141034591Dimensions: ‎ 3.05 x 12.7 x 19.56 cmWeight: ‎ 349 g

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