A problem-oriented text for evaluating statistical procedures through decision and game theory. First-year graduates in statistics, computer experts and others will find this highly respected work best introduction to growing field.
Games, Gods & Gambling: A History of Probability and Statistical Ideas by F. N. David Episodes from the lives of Galileo, Fermat, Pascal, and others illustrate this fascinating account of the roots of mathematics. Features thought-provoking references to classics, archaeology, biography, poetry. 1962 edition.
Two-Person Game Theory by Anatol Rapoport Clear, accessible treatment of mathematical models for resolving conflicts in politics, economics, war, business, social relationships, etc. Utilities, strategy, game tree and game matrix, theory of games, much more. Minimal math background required.
Dynamic Programming by Richard Bellman Introduction to mathematical theory of multistage decision processes takes a "functional equation" approach. Topics include existence and uniqueness theorems, optimal inventory equation, bottleneck problems, multistage games, Markovian decision processes and more. 1957 edition.
