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The Wisdom of Crowds : Why the Many Are Smarter Than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economies, Societies and Nations
The Wisdom of Crowds Why the Many Are Smarter Than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business Economies Societies and Nations
Author: James Surowiecki
“No one in this world, so far as I know, has ever lost money by underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people.”  —H. L. Mencken —   — H. L. Mencken was wrong. — In this endlessly fascinating book, New Yorker columnist James Surowiecki explores a deceptively simple idea that has pr...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780739311967
ISBN-10: 0739311964
Publication Date: 5/25/2004
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Publisher: Random House Audio
Book Type: Audio CD
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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A really good read. One of those books that makes you think. I would urge anyone to read it before making assumptions about its contents.

To one who gets irritated by some of the excesses of capitalism, some of the emphasis on markets may be a little tough to swallow, and the writing is a little "lumpy" at times, but overall I enjoyed it.
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