Noted research mathematician Melvin Dresher puts forth an exceptionally clear presentation of the mathematical theory of games of strategy and its application to many fields including economics, military, business, and operations research. Preface. Geometrical figures and equations throughout.
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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.
