Freakonomics

Cult bestseller, new buzz word..."Freakonomics" is at the heart of everything we see and do and the subjects that bedevil us daily: from parenting to crime, sport to politics, fat to cheating, fear to traffic jams. Asking provocative and profound questions about human motivation and contemporary living and reaching some astonishing conclusions, "Freakonomics" will make you see the familiar world through a completely original lens.

Interesting, quirky and makes you think about things more, exactly what a book should be! - Tara McQuitty

Freakonomics is a refreshing read; the way it juxtaposes seemingly unconnected social phenomena is often surprising and amusing. It falls foul of the same simplicity it criticises, but the authors save it with their natural ability to spin an entertaining story. This book won't turn your world upside-down, but it will nudge it sideways for a bit. - Ian Carrington



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