What the luck? : the surprising role of chance in our everyday lives
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Published
New York, NY : The Overlook Press, 2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
289 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status
Downtown Reno Library - Adult Nonfiction
519.2 SMITH 2016
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519.2 SMITH 2016
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South Valleys Library - Adult Nonfiction
519.2 SMITH 2016
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519.2 SMITH 2016
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Downtown Reno Library - Adult Nonfiction | 519.2 SMITH 2016 | On Shelf |
| South Valleys Library - Adult Nonfiction | 519.2 SMITH 2016 | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, NY : The Overlook Press, 2016.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-282) and index.
Description
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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