The basic laws of human stupidity
(Book)
Uniform Title
Author
Contributors
Taleb, Nassim Nicholas, 1960- writer of foreword.
Published
New York : Doubleday, [2021].
ISBN
9780385546478, 0385546475
Physical Desc
xiii, 81 pages : illustrations ; 17 cm
Status
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brookline - Adult | 817 Cipolla 2021 | On Shelf |
| Brookline Putterham - Adult | 817 Cipolla 2021 | On Shelf |
| Cambridge - Adult | 857.92 Cipolla | On Shelf |
| Maynard - Adult | 857.92 Cipolla | On Shelf |
| Needham - Adult | 857.92 CIP | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
New York : Doubleday, [2021].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780385546478, 0385546475
Notes
General Note
"Doubleday.com 4/2021"--Page 4 of cover
General Note
"Originally published in Italian ... by Società editrice il Mulino, Bologna, in 1988 ... Originally published in English as The basic laws of human stupidity by Società editrice il Mulino, Bologna, in 2011, and subsequently in Great Britain by WH Allen, an imprint of Ebury Publishing, a divison of Penguin Random House Ltd., London, in 2019."--Title page verso.
Description
"An economist explores the five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world"--,Provided by publisher
Description
Throughout history, a powerful force has hindered the growth of human welfare and happiness: human stupidity. Cipolla, a professor of economic history, seeks to help you detect and neutralize its threat. His serious yet humorous remarks help readers become better equipped to confront political realities, unreasonable colleagues, or your next dinner with your in-laws. -- adapted from back cover
Description
Loading Description...
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cipolla, C. M., & Taleb, N. N. (2021). The basic laws of human stupidity . Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cipolla, Carlo M. and Nassim Nicholas Taleb. 2021. The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity. Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cipolla, Carlo M. and Nassim Nicholas Taleb. The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity Doubleday, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cipolla, Carlo M.,, and Nassim Nicholas Taleb. The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity Doubleday, 2021.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
Staff View
Loading Staff View.
