Songs of the Humpback Whale
by Dan Ariely
Songs of the Humpback Whale by Dan Ariely holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.19 out of 5, based on 24.8K reader ratings. First published in 1992. The book spans 334 pages.
About Songs of the Humpback Whale
The provocative follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Predictably Irrational Why can large bonuses make CEOs less productive?How can confusing directions actually help us?Why is revenge so important to us?Why is there such a big difference between what we think will make us happy and what really makes us happy? In his groundbreaking book Predictably Irrational, social scientist Dan Ariely revealed the multiple biases that lead us into making unwise decisions. Now, in The Upside of Irrationality, he exposes the surprising negative and positive effects irrationality can have on our lives. Focusing on our behaviors at work and in relationships, he offers new insights and eye-opening truths about what really motivates us on the job, how one unwise action can become a long-term habit, how we learn to love the ones we're with, and more. Drawing on the same experimental methods that made Predictably Irrational one of the most talked-about bestsellers of the past few years, Ariely uses data from his own original and entertaining experiments to draw arresting conclusions about howand whywe behave the way we do. From our office attitudes, to our romantic relationships, to our search for purpose in life, Ariely explains how to break through our negative patterns of thought and behavior to make better decisions. The Upside of Irrationality will change the way we see ourselves at work and at homeand cast our irrational behaviors in a more nuanced light.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Dan Ariely |
| Published | 1992 |
| Pages | 334 |
| Genres | Psychology, Non-Fiction, Business, Science, Self-Help |
| Average Rating | 3.19 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 24,756 |
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What genre is Songs of the Humpback Whale?
Songs of the Humpback Whale is categorized as Psychology, Non-Fiction, Business, Science. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
Is Songs of the Humpback Whale worth reading?
Based on 24.8K reader ratings, Songs of the Humpback Whale has an average score of 3.19 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is Songs of the Humpback Whale?
Songs of the Humpback Whale has 334 pages.
Who wrote Songs of the Humpback Whale?
Songs of the Humpback Whale was written by Dan Ariely. It was first published in 1992.
What is the ISBN for Songs of the Humpback Whale?
The ISBN-13 for Songs of the Humpback Whale is 9780743431020.0.
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