Displaying 1 of 1 2010 Format: Book Author: Freedman, David H., 1954- Title: Wrong : why experts* keep failing us--and how to know when not to trust them : *scientists, finance wizards, doctors, relationship gurus, celebrity CEOs, high-powered consultants, health officials, and more / David H. Freedman. Edition: 1st ed. Publisher, Date: New York : Little, Brown and Co., 2010. Description: 295 pages ; 25 cm Summary: Explains why experts often give wrong information, the reasons that bad advice gets the most attention, and how it has adversely affected society, and offers suggestions to eliminate this destructive cycle. Subjects: Expertise -- Social aspects. Trust -- Social aspects. Reliability. Error. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Some expert observations -- The trouble with scientists, Part 1 -- The certainty principle -- The idiocy of crowds -- The trouble with scientists, Part 2 -- Experts and organizations -- Experts and the media -- The Internet and the technology of expertise -- Eleven simple never-fail rules for not being misled by experts. Web Site: Contributor biographical information Publisher description LCCN: 2009051194 ISBN: 9780316023788 0316023787 9780316023788 0316023787 Other Number: 464590337 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 749393 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 001 Freedman Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
