Description: The Wisdom Of Crowds by James Surowiecki * Subtitle: Why the Many are Smarter than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economics, Society and Nations. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 arent 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.Along the way Surowiecki asks a number of intriguing questions about a subject few of us actually understand - economics. What are prices? How does money work? Why do we have corporations? Does advertising work? His answers, rendered in a delightfully clear prose, demystify daunting prospects. As Surowiecki writes: The hero of this book is, in a curious sense, an idea, a hero whose story ends up shedding dramatic new light on the landscapes of business, politics and society. Notes Subtitled, Why The Many Are Samrter Than The Few. Shrewd, meticulous and profound, this book will change for ever the way you think about human behaviour, and how it effects our businesses, political systems, and society. Author Biography James Surowiecki is a columnist for the NEW YORKER. This is his first book. Review 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. Its an adventure story, a manifesto, and the most brilliant book on business, society and everyday life that Ive read in years - Malcolm Gladwell, author of THE TIPPING POINT A handsome addition to the books that combine the verve of smart magazine writing with a whiff of academia...a fantastically stylish counter to the expert-knows-best line...an offbeat argument for democracy. In the future, crowd pleaser might no longer be such a half-hearted compliment - GQ Lightly written, well-argued and deftly assembled...intelligent, engaging and provocative - HERALD Promotional * * Review round-up coverage anticipated across the national press * Submitted for trade promotions * Reading copies available Long Description 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 arent 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.Along the way Surowiecki asks a number of intriguing questions about a subject few of us actually understand - economics. What are prices? How does money work? Why do we have corporations? Does advertising work? His answers, rendered in a delightfully clear prose, demystify daunting prospects. As Surowiecki writes: The hero of this book is, in a curious sense, an idea, a hero whose story ends up shedding dramatic new light on the landscapes of business, politics and society. Review Quote Erudite and entertaining . . . he has a rare gift for combining rigorous thought with entertaining examples Promotional "Headline" * Subtitle: Why the Many are Smarter than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economics, Society and Nations. Description for Sales People Decisions taken by a large group are always better than decisions made by a smaller number of experts. Details ISBN0349116059 Author James Surowiecki Pages 320 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2005 ISBN-10 0349116059 ISBN-13 9780349116051 Format Paperback Publication Date 2005-03-03 Imprint Abacus Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 302.35 Media Book Subtitle Why the Many are Smarter than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economics, Society and Nations Short Title The Wisdom of Crowds UK Release Date 2005-03-03 Audience General AU Release Date 2005-05-31 NZ Release Date 2005-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:3523483;
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ISBN-13: 9780349116051
Book Title: The Wisdom Of Crowds
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Author: James Surowiecki
Publication Name: The Wisdom Of Crowds: Why the Many are Smarter than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economics, Society and Nations
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Subject: Business
Publication Year: 2005
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Item Weight: 224 g
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