Description
Book SynopsisIn a clear and engaging way, this book presents a holistic insight into the nature of risk and decision making, shedding new light on the reasons why the outcome of so many high profile cases and policy failures could have been different. It explores what the non--scientific disciplines add to onea s understanding of risk and uncertainty.
Trade Review"..fascinating.."
(Financial Times, 19 Janaury 2002)
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements.
Introduction.
The Clock That Struck Thirteen: The Challenge of Sense Making.
The Morning After.
The Dark Side of the Moon.
Ghosts and Shadows: Reflections on Information and Decision Making.
Tricks of Mind.
The Essential Lie: Exploring the Myth-making Process.
High Tides and Green Grass: The Illusion of Control.
Tales of the Unexpected: Exploring the Paradox of Consequence.
Riding the Tiger: Escalation in Decision Making.
An 'Ace of Success': Knocking at the Door of Fate.
The Point of No Return.
The Art of Decision Making.
Epilogue: A Dancing Star.
References.
Index.
