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Against the Gods

The Remarkable Story of Risk

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Against the Gods

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

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Historical Insights • Informative Content • Educational Value • Fascinating Research • Interesting Concepts

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A great explanation & history of a complex and often under appreciated domain. Definitely worth your time & attention.

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If you like think fast and slow, black swan or predictable irrational, then this is a good but very long prequel

Good prequel

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Loved it. I've worked in this realm but not on the financial side. None the less I have recognized that you calculate until more calculation doesn't help. At that time you're on your own but armed with the insight calculations have given you thus far. This book begs for an update since 9/11 and the 2008 crash: neither could have been reliably forecast. I'll have to listen again.

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I had read this book miss than 20 years ago. Now more experienced and knowledgeabe, and why not: wiser too, I enjoyed it as much as the first time. Wonderful book!

Listened to it 20+ years after having read it

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Wonderful observations and complicated theories made understandable. Great narrative with voice and tone that added clarity, spot on. I enjoyed it; thank-you.

Interesting Concepts

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