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OverviewThe groundbreaking bestseller from iconic behavioral psychologist Dan Ariely, now the inspiration for the Fall 2023 NBC show The Irrational ""A marvelous book... thought provoking and highly entertaining."" --Jerome Groopman, New York Times bestselling author of How Doctors Think ""Ariely not only gives us a great read; he also makes us much wiser."" --George Akerlof, 2001 Nobel Laureate in Economics ""Revolutionary."" --New York Times Book Review Why do our headaches persist after we take a one-cent aspirin but disappear when we take a fifty-cent aspirin? Why do we splurge on a lavish meal but cut coupons to save twenty-five cents on a can of soup? When it comes to making decisions in our lives, we think we're making smart, rational choices. But are we? In this newly revised and expanded edition of the groundbreaking New York Times bestseller, Dan Ariely refutes the common assumption that we behave in fundamentally rational ways. From drinking coffee to losing weight, from buying a car to choosing a romantic partner, we consistently overpay, underestimate, and procrastinate. Yet these misguided behaviors are neither random nor senseless. They're systematic and predictable--making us predictably irrational. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Dan ArielyPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers Edition: Revised, Expanded ed. Dimensions: Width: 16.20cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.567kg ISBN: 9780061854545ISBN 10: 0061854549 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 19 May 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAriely's book addresses some weighty issues . . . with an unexpected dash of humor. -- Entertainment Weekly Author InformationDan Ariely is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University. He is a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight; a cocreator of the film documentary (Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies; and a three-time New York Times bestselling author. His books include Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty, Irrationally Yours, Payoff, Dollars and Sense, and Amazing Decisions. His TED Talks have been viewed more than 27 million times. His work has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, and elsewhere. He lives in North Carolina with his family. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |