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Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk
Written by Peter L. Bernstein
Narrated by Mike Fraser
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A Business Week, New York Times Business, and USA Today Best Seller
In this unique exploration of the role of risk in our society, Peter Bernstein argues that the notion of bringing risk under control is one of the central ideas that distinguishes modern times from the distant past. Against the Gods chronicles the remarkable intellectual adventure that liberated humanity from oracles and soothsayers by means of the powerful tools of risk management that are available to us today. This brand new audio edition of Bernstein's classic work is masterfully narrated by Mike Fraser.
Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.
©1996 Peter L. Bernstein (P)2021 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
LanguageEnglish
PublisherEcho Point Books & Media, LLC
Release dateAug 5, 2024
ISBN9781666676457
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