The Drunkard’s Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives
by Leonard Mlodinow
The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives by Leonard Mlodinow holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 12.8K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 252 pages.
About The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives
With the born storyteller's command of narrative and imaginative approach, Leonard Mlodinow vividly demonstrates how our lives are profoundly informed by chance and randomness and how everything from wine ratings and corporate success to school grades and political polls are less reliable than we believe.By showing us the true nature of chance and revealing the psychological illusions that cause us to misjudge the world around us, Mlodinow gives us the tools we need to make more informed decisions. From the classroom to the courtroom and from financial markets to supermarkets, Mlodinow's intriguing and illuminating look at how randomness, chance, and probability affect our daily lives will intrigue, awe, and inspire.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Leonard Mlodinow |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 252 |
| Kindle Price | $13.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Science, Psychology, Business, Philosophy |
| Average Rating | 3.88 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,818 |
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What genre is The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives?
The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives is categorized as Non-Fiction, Science, Psychology, Business. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
Is The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives worth reading?
Based on 12.8K reader ratings, The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives?
The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives has 252 pages.
Who wrote The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives?
The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives was written by Leonard Mlodinow. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives?
The ISBN-13 for The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives is 9780375424040.0.
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