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Chances Are . . .
Adventures in Probability
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- 336 pages
- Reading time
- 12 hours
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Exploring humanity's relationship with chance, this book delves into the historical development of probability and its philosophical implications. It highlights the efforts of notable figures who formulated probability concepts and their diverse applications, ranging from gambling to military strategy and healthcare. By examining the quest for certainty amidst randomness, the narrative illustrates how these mathematical tools have shaped our understanding of risk and decision-making throughout history.
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Chances Are . . ., Ellen Kaplan, Michael Kaplan
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Chances Are . . .
- Subtitle
- Adventures in Probability
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ellen Kaplan, Michael Kaplan
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780143038344
- Category
- Technology / Engineering, Encyclopedia, Mathematics
- Description
- Exploring humanity's relationship with chance, this book delves into the historical development of probability and its philosophical implications. It highlights the efforts of notable figures who formulated probability concepts and their diverse applications, ranging from gambling to military strategy and healthcare. By examining the quest for certainty amidst randomness, the narrative illustrates how these mathematical tools have shaped our understanding of risk and decision-making throughout history.