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Against the Gods - The Remarkable Story of Risk

by Peter L. Bernstein
$9.90
Against the Gods - The Remarkable Story of Risk
Against the Gods - The Remarkable Story of Risk

Riveting journey through the history of risk.

If you've ever been curious about how our understanding of risk evolved over time, "Against the Gods" is a captivating choice. Peter Bernstein blends history, economics, and narrative flair to map how the concept of risk management has shaped society. It's not just informative but also a delightful read that challenges how you perceive the odds and uncertainties of life. Whether you dabble in investments or simply enjoy a well-told historical saga, this book promises to enrich your perspective.

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Against the Gods - The Remarkable Story of Risk

by Peter L. Bernstein
$9.90
ISBN: 9780471295631
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $44.92
Authors: Peter L. Bernstein
Publisher: Wiley
Date of Publication: 1998-08-31
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.95
(rated by 13431 readers)

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With the stock market breaking records almost daily, leaving longtime market analysts shaking their heads and revising their forecasts, a study of the concept of risk seems quite timely. Peter Bernstein has written a comprehensive history of man's efforts to understand risk and probability, beginning with early gamblers in ancient Greece, continuing through the 17th-century French mathematicians Pascal and Fermat and up to modern chaos theory. Along the way he demonstrates that understanding risk underlies everything from game theory to bridge-building to winemaking.
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Riveting journey through the history of risk.

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