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The Wisdom of Crowds: Why the Many Are Smarter Than the Few
James Surowiecki
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Paperback. * Subtitle: 'Why the Many are Smarter than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economics, Society and Nations'. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: KJG; KJU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 21. Weight in Grams: 228.
In this landmark work, NEW YORKER columnist James Surowiecki explores a seemingly counter-intuitive idea that has profound implications. Decisions taken by a large group, even if the individuals within the group aren't smart, are always better than decisions made by small numbers of 'experts'. This seemingly simply notion has endless and major ramifications for how businesses operate, how knowledge is advanced, how economies are (or should be) organised and how nation-states fare. With great erudition, Surowiecki ranges across the disciplines of psychology, economics, statistics and history to show just how this principle operates in the real world. ... Read more
In this landmark work, NEW YORKER columnist James Surowiecki explores a seemingly counter-intuitive idea that has profound implications. Decisions taken by a large group, even if the individuals within the group aren't smart, are always better than decisions made by small numbers of 'experts'. This seemingly simply notion has endless and major ramifications for how businesses operate, how knowledge is advanced, how economies are (or should be) organised and how nation-states fare. With great erudition, Surowiecki ranges across the disciplines of psychology, economics, statistics and history to show just how this principle operates in the real world. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Abacus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Weight
216 g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780349116051
SKU
V9780349116051
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About James Surowiecki
James Surowiecki is a columnist for the NEW YORKER. This is his first book.
Reviews for The Wisdom of Crowds: Why the Many Are Smarter Than the Few
A bright and lucid columnist for THE NEW YORKER . . . [Surowiecki] knows how to make a convincing, sometimes entertaining case
SUNDAY TIMES
Erudite and entertaining . . . he has a rare gift for combining rigorous thought with entertaining examples
FINANCIAL TIMES
Dazzling . . . will turn your world upside down. It's an ... Read more
SUNDAY TIMES
Erudite and entertaining . . . he has a rare gift for combining rigorous thought with entertaining examples
FINANCIAL TIMES
Dazzling . . . will turn your world upside down. It's an ... Read more