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
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Freedman, David H., 1954-
Published
New York : Little, Brown and Co., 2010.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
ISBN
9780316023788, 0316023787
Physical Desc
295 pages ; 25 cm
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Published
New York : Little, Brown and Co., 2010.
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
ISBN
9780316023788, 0316023787

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
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.

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LC Subjects
Error.
Expertise -- Social aspects.
Reliability.
Trust -- Social aspects.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Freedman, D. H. (2010). 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 . Little, Brown and Co..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Freedman, David H., 1954-. 2010. 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. New York: Little, Brown and Co.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Freedman, David H., 1954-. 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 New York: Little, Brown and Co, 2010.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Freedman, D. H. (2010). 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. New York: Little, Brown and Co.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Freedman, David H. 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 Little, Brown and Co., 2010.

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