In this autobiography, Nobel laureate Herbert A. Simon asks himself whether what he learned as a scientist helps explain other aspects of his life. He includes an account of his successful marriage, letters to his children, columns, a short story, and political and personal intrigue in academe.

In this autobiography, Nobel laureate Herbert A. Simon asks himself whether what he learned as a scientist helps explain other aspects of his life. He includes an account of his successful marriage, letters to his children, columns, a short story, and political and personal intrigue in academe.