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Truth or Beauty: Science and the Quest for Order
“Fascinating ... argues persuasively that scientists need to let go of outmoded aesthetic notions and embrace complexity.” The Sunday Times
“This engrossing book begins by questioning the assumption that truth and beauty are coextensive, but ends with the more exciting proposal that we must formulate new ideals of beauty if we are to advance in our search for the truths that both scientists and artists pursue.” V&A Magazine
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Le Crépuscule de l'Homo Economicus
(The Twilight of Homo Economicus)“Highly original ... intellectually stimulating.” Le Monde (France)
“Sedláček and Orrell are unsettling and funny at the same time.” Hospodářské noviny (Czech Republic)
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Economyths: How the Science of Complex Systems is Transforming Economic Thought
“The author dissects ten fundamental misunderstandings ... He manages to convincingly explain the relevance of these myths and make them understandable, even for laymen, in a wider context.” Handelsblatt (Germany)
“This is without doubt the best book I've read this year, and probably one of the most important books I've ever read.” popularscience.co.uk
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Apollo's Arrow: The Science of Prediction and the Future of Everything
(U.S. title The Future of Everything)“A fascinating, very readable look at the accuracy of modern forecasting ... The fiscal and commercial relevance of his advice is startlingly clear in the light of recent natural disasters.” getabstract.com
“A new, universal theory of prediction scepticism ... a real eye-opener.” Asahi Shimbun (Japan)
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Introducing Economics: A Graphic Guide
Traces the history of the subject from the ancient Greeks to the present day. With graphics by Borin Van Loon
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The Other Side of the Coin: The Emerging Vision Of Economics And Our Place In The World
“[A] must-read.” Quill and Quire
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Gaia
The Earth - Gaia - is alive, and we are killing it. It's not a sentiment that would normally trouble oil company PR expert Sandra Glazebrook, even while taking an eco-tourist trip in Venezuela with her sister Anne...
