Priceonomics authors, Zachary Crockett, Rohin Dhar, Alex Mayyasi ; special contributor, David Raether.
وضعیت نشر و پخش و غیره
محل نشرو پخش و غیره
[San Francisco, California]
نام ناشر، پخش کننده و غيره
Priceonomics Inc.
تاریخ نشرو بخش و غیره
[2014]
مشخصات ظاهری
نام خاص و کميت اثر
x, 255 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
یادداشتهای مربوط به خلاصه یا چکیده
متن يادداشت
Many of our society's most cherished traditions are actually based on historical accident, the profit motives of a few companies, or the agenda of someone who died long ago. A lot of what we believe and do is bullshit, yet we walk around thinking our way of doing things is inherently correct. Why do we exchange diamond engagement rings? Why is wine so expensive? How does art become 'art'? Why do so many non-profits want us to donate our cars? Why does college cost so much? Why do so many pets die in animal shelters? Why is the world the way it is?--Back cover.
موضوع (اسم عام یاعبارت اسمی عام)
موضوع مستند نشده
Common fallacies -- United States.
موضوع مستند نشده
History -- Errors, inventions, etc.
موضوع مستند نشده
United States -- Social life and customs.
نام شخص به منزله سر شناسه - (مسئولیت معنوی درجه اول )
مستند نام اشخاص تاييد نشده
Priceonomics authors, Zachary Crockett, Rohin Dhar, Alex Mayyasi ; special contributor, David Raether.