The Upside of Irrationality [Lingua inglese]: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and Home - Brossura

Ariely, Dan

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ISBN 10: 0062086448 ISBN 13: 9780062086440

Casa editrice: Harper USA, 2011

Riassunto

Behavioral economist and New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational Dan Ariely returns to offer a much-needed take on the irrational decisions that influence our dating lives, our workplace experiences, and our temptation to cheat in any and all areas.

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Recensione:

As in his previous book, the best-selling Predictably Irrational, the experiments Ariely describes generate entertaining and often counterintuitive insights. . . . The result is more than just a handbook for business managers or a collection of snippets to relay at cocktail parties. . . . [D]eciding how to apply his insights is a pleasure that lingers long after the book is finished. (New York Times Book Review)

Surprising. . . . Nearly all of Ariely's experiments are convincing, and his amiable tone is often charming. He also brings a welcome personal aspect to the book, drawing on the story of a tragedy from his youth. . . . He writes perceptively about his excruciating experience to effectively back up various behavioral concepts such as why some victims of accidents develop a heightened tolerance for pain, while terminal cancer victims do not. Consistently sharp. (Kirkus Reviews)

The follow-up to Ariely's Predictably Irrational is predictably readable and insightful about the foibles of economic decision making. (Newsweek)

L'autore:

New York Times bestselling author Dan Ariely is the James B. Duke Professor of Behavioral Economics at Duke University, with appointments at the Fuqua School of Business, the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, and the Department of Economics. He has also held a visiting professorship at MIT's Media Lab. He has appeared on CNN and CNBC, and is a regular commentator on National Public Radio's Marketplace. He lives in Durham, North Carolina, with his wife and two children.

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• Editore: Harper USA
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0062086448
• ISBN 13: 9780062086440
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 334