What the luck? : the surprising role of chance in our everyday lives
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New York, NY : The Overlook Press, 2016.
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9781468313758, 1468313754
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| Batavia Public Library District - Adult Nonfiction | 519.2 SMI | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, NY : The Overlook Press, 2016.
Format
Book
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289 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781468313758, 1468313754
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-282) and index.
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Explores the role of luck, specifically the concept of "regression to the mean, " in everyday life, exploring how failures to understand chance and random variations influence choices and perceptions of truth.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Smith, G. (2016). What the luck?: the surprising role of chance in our everyday lives (First edition.). The Overlook Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Smith, Gary, 1945-. 2016. What the Luck?: The Surprising Role of Chance in Our Everyday Lives. The Overlook Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Smith, Gary, 1945-. What the Luck?: The Surprising Role of Chance in Our Everyday Lives The Overlook Press, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Smith, Gary. What the Luck?: The Surprising Role of Chance in Our Everyday Lives First edition., The Overlook Press, 2016.
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