Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk

"A Compelling Blend of Business Success: Recognized by Business Week, The New York Times Business, and USA Today as a Bestseller

"Engaging and Ambitious . . . Provides a Captivating Introduction to the Pioneers of Probability, Whom Bernstein Celebrates as Visionaries Easing Humanity from the Shackles of Superstition and Fatalism." —Featured in The New York Times

"An Incredibly Informative and Entertaining Read." —Highlighted by The Wall Street Journal

"A Dynamic and Sweeping Book . . . Against the Gods Proposes a Bold Premise and Successfully Delivers." —Praised by Business Week

"An Essential Read, Destined to Gain Wide Recognition." —Reviewed by The Economist

"A Thought-Provoking Tome, Poised to Shift Perceptions of the World for Good." —Worth

"A Book of Profound Significance Presented with Enthusiasm and Allure." —Robert Heilbroner, Author of The Worldly Philosophers

"With Expertise in History and Contemporary Risk Dynamics, Peter Bernstein Presents Against the Gods. This Book, a Distinct Offering from the Financial Realm, Stands Alone in its Impact. I Assert Deliberately: It Demands Attention." —John Kenneth Galbraith, Professor of Economics Emeritus, Harvard University

Within this Unique Expedition into Risk's Role within Society, Peter Bernstein Propounds that Taming Risk Lies at the Heart of the Modern Age, Differentiating it from Bygone Eras. Against the Gods Chronicles the Extraordinary Journey of Intellectual Discovery that Liberated Humanity from Prophets and Predictors through the Empowering Tools of Modern Risk Management.

"A Highly Accessible Rendition of Risk's Historical Evolution." —Barron's

"Engrossing . . . This Stimulating Work Equips Investors to Grapple with the Uncertainties Inherent in Every Financial Decision." —Money

"An Exceptional Accomplishment." —Times Literary Supplement

"In an Expanding Niche for Intellectuals Who Convey Complex Ideas with Clarity, Think of Stephen Jay Gould (Natural History), Oliver Sacks (Medicine), Richard Dawkins (Genetics), James Gleick (Physics), and Paul Krugman (Economics). Bernstein's Work Blends Harmoniously Amongst This Esteemed Company."