| May 31, 2005 |
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Freakonomics: Authors' Blog
Every  hot book now spawns an official site, and the "it book" of the moment -- Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything -- is no different. We bring it to your notice, though, because of its lively Authors' Blog. Here the father of Freakonomics, Steven Levitt, and his co-author Stephen Dubner, wrangle it out with their readers. For instance, check out the riff on how the Chicago White Sox got dubbed "the Black Sox," or this discussion of the claim that abortion reduces crime. The writers also share what it's like to perform in the dog-and-pony show called the author publicity tour (including an appearance on The Daily Show). Regardless of whether you've read the book, these postings prove energetic, informative, and timely -- and may make you think twice next time you're tempted to tip at the Starbucks counter. |
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