What the luck? : the surprising role of chance in our everyday lives
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Published
New York, NY : The Overlook Press, ©2016.
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
519.2 SMITH
2 available
519.2 SMITH
2 available
Aurora Hills - Adult Nonfiction
519.2 SMITH
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519.2 SMITH
1 available
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Central - Adult Nonfiction | 519.2 SMITH | Available |
Central - Adult Nonfiction | 519.2 SMITH | Available |
Aurora Hills - Adult Nonfiction | 519.2 SMITH | Available |
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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
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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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