The black swan : the impact of the highly improbable
(Book)
Published
New York : Random House, [2010].
Edition
Second edition.
ISBN
9781400063512, 1400063515
Physical Desc
xxxiii, 444 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Nonfiction (3rd floor) | NF 003.54 TALEB 2010 | Checked Out | May 27, 2025 |
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Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
General Note
"Originally published in trade paperback by Random House, in 2010. The first edition of this work was published in hardcover by Random House, in 2007"--Title page verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [401]-429) 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, 7th Edition (style guide)
Taleb, N. N. (2010). The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable (Second edition.). Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Taleb, Nassim Nicholas, 1960-. 2010. The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. New York: Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Taleb, Nassim Nicholas, 1960-. The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable New York: Random House, 2010.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Taleb, N. N. (2010). The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable. Second edn. New York: Random House.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Taleb, Nassim Nicholas. The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable Second edition., Random House, 2010.
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