"Ambitious and readable . . . an engaging introduction to the oddsmakers, whom Bernstein regards as true humanists helping to release mankind from the choke holds of superstition and fatalism." -The New York Times
"An extraordinarily entertaining and informative book." -The Wall Street Journal
"A lively panoramic book . . . Against the Gods sets up an ambitious premise and then delivers on it." -Business Week
"Deserves to be, and surely will be, widely read." -The Economist
"[A] challenging book, one that may change forever the way people think about the world." -Worth
"No one else could have written a book of such central importance with so much charm and excitement." -Robert Heilbroner author, The Worldly Philosophers
"With his wonderful knowledge of the history and current manifestations of risk, Peter Bernstein brings us Against the Gods. Nothing like it will come out of the financial world this year or ever. I speak carefully: no one should miss it." -John Kenneth Galbraith Professor of Economics Emeritus, Harvard University
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.
"An extremely readable history of risk." -Barron's
"Fascinating . . . this challenging volume will help you understand the uncertainties that every investor must face." -Money
"A singular achievement." -Times Literary Supplement
"There's a growing market for savants who can render the recondite intelligibly-witness Stephen Jay Gould (natural history), Oliver Sacks (disease), Richard Dawkins (heredity), James Gleick (physics), Paul Krugman (economics)-and Bernstein would mingle well in their company." -The Australian
The Jewish Journal of Greater L.A. | Silence of the dogs The Jewish Journal of Greater L.A. Thus, Hashem “exacted judgments” against the “gods of Egypt.” Finally, the darkness. Anubis was a dog- or jackel-god associated with the cult of the dead. “Together with the other canine deities ... he presided over the desert of the west, ... and more » |
2012 video game releases have big time potential StateHornet.com Not much is known about the game except it follows the titular character Asura as he is on a rampage of revenge against the Gods that did him wrong. It's very similar to "God of War" with less gore and more pizzazz. The gameplay and levels have an ... and more » |
Slate Magazine | Let's Talk Oscars Slate Magazine But getting invested in a certain nominee and rooting for him or her throughout the season, knowing you're all but certain to end up railing against the gods, nay, the academy itself on the night of the ceremony? That way madness lies. and more » |
Muslims can't forgive Rushdie, says Asad Times of India Religious scholar Omar Abideen said that Islam forbids its followers from saying things against the gods of other faiths. "In its war rules, Islam prevents the faithful from causing any harm to women, children, people holding religious positions and ... and more » |
