Edition |
2nd ed., Random House trade pbk. ed. |
Description |
xxxiii, 444 p. : ill. ; 21 cm |
Note |
Originally published in hardcover and in slightly different form by Random House in 2007 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [400]-429) and index |
Summary |
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 |
Subject |
Uncertainty (Information theory) -- Social aspects
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Forecasting
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ISBN |
9780812973815 |
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081297381X |
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