Moneyball by Michael M. Lewis
The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
This book tells the story of a baseball team manager who uses statistical analysis to assemble a competitive team on a tight budget. Despite facing criticism and skepticism, his unconventional methods prove successful, challenging traditional ideas about the value of players and the nature of the game. The book highlights the importance of data-driven decision making in sports, and its potential to disrupt established norms and practices.
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- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- American
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- Pages
- 288-320
- Original Language
- English
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- 42nd on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 46th on The Greatest Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- 436th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (USA))
- 100 Great Narrative Nonfiction Books (The Electric Typewriter)
- 125 Books We Love for Adults (NY Public Library)
- The 50 Best Books of Literary Journalism (GQ)