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Everything is obvious: once you know the answer
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New York : Crown Business, c2011.
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xvi, 335 pages : ill. ; 22 cm.
Status:
Rio Linda
306.42 W349 2011
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Discusses how the concept of common sense is inadequate in an increasingly complex world and draws on multiple disciplines to offer insight into the sources of such topics as popularity, economics, and self-deception.

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1st ed.
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English
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9780385531689, 0385531680

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Discusses how the concept of common sense is inadequate in an increasingly complex world and draws on multiple disciplines to offer insight into the sources of such topics as popularity, economics, and self-deception.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Watts, D. J. (2011). Everything is obvious: once you know the answer. New York, Crown Business.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Watts, Duncan J., 1971-. 2011. Everything Is Obvious: Once You Know the Answer. New York, Crown Business.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Watts, Duncan J., 1971-, Everything Is Obvious: Once You Know the Answer. New York, Crown Business, 2011.

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Watts, Duncan J. Everything Is Obvious: Once You Know the Answer. New York, Crown Business, 2011.

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