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Summary
Why understanding the numbers behind our personal and collective decisions is essential to surviving in a complex world.
Author Biography
John F. Ross is a senior editor and writer for Smithsonian magazine. He contributes frequently to The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgements | vii | ||||
| Preface: The Polar Bear Strategy | ix | ||||
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| Bibliography | 177 | (10) | |||
| Index | 187 |
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