{"product_id":"meltdown-why-our-systems-fail-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-rare-books","title":"Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About It (rare books)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eMeltdown\u003c\/em\u003e investigates why complex systems—from financial markets to airlines, hospitals, and corporations—sometimes fail catastrophically. The authors argue that as systems grow more interconnected and complicated, they also become more fragile and vulnerable to breakdowns. Drawing from real-world case studies (such as nuclear accidents, corporate scandals, and tech crashes), the book explains how human error, organizational blind spots, and complexity contribute to meltdowns. Most importantly, it offers strategies—like simplifying processes, embracing diversity, and stress-testing systems—to prevent failures and build resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"428\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"428\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eChris Clearfield\u003c\/strong\u003e is a former derivatives trader turned risk expert and consultant, focusing on complex systems, decision-making, and organizational resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eAndrás Tilcsik\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, specializing in organizational behavior, complexity, and how institutions manage crises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eTogether, they combine practical industry experience with academic research to analyze why modern systems collapse and how to prevent it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45259226382522,"sku":"35INJQM0X-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/Meltdown_dae80d58-2903-4857-aaaa-eb1407a58d61.jpg?v=1761152442","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/meltdown-why-our-systems-fail-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}