The Wisdom of Crowds
by James Surowiecki
The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 18.5K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 306 pages.
About The Wisdom of Crowds
In this fascinating book, New Yorker business columnist James Surowiecki explores a deceptively simple idea: Large groups of people are smarter than an elite few, no matter how brilliant–better at solving problems, fostering innovation, coming to wise decisions, even predicting the future. With boundless erudition and in delightfully clear prose, Surowiecki ranges across fields as diverse as popular culture, psychology, ant biology, behavioral economics, artificial intelligence, military history, and politics to show how this simple idea offers important lessons for how we live our lives, select our leaders, run our companies, and think about our world.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Surowiecki |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 306 |
| Kindle Price | $13.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Business, Psychology, Science, Philosophy |
| Average Rating | 3.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,457 |
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What genre is The Wisdom of Crowds?
The Wisdom of Crowds is categorized as Non-Fiction, Business, Psychology, Science. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
Is The Wisdom of Crowds worth reading?
Based on 18.5K reader ratings, The Wisdom of Crowds has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Wisdom of Crowds?
The Wisdom of Crowds has 306 pages.
Who wrote The Wisdom of Crowds?
The Wisdom of Crowds was written by James Surowiecki. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for The Wisdom of Crowds?
The ISBN-13 for The Wisdom of Crowds is 9780385721710.0.
How much does The Wisdom of Crowds cost on Kindle?
The Wisdom of Crowds is available on Kindle for $13.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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