9780243043989 - The Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal, Vol. 92: For July, 1850 to October, 1850; To Be Continued Quarterly (Classic Reprint) de Author, Unknown (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the relationship between mathematics and moral and political sciences, exploring the theory of probabilities in these fields. The author, an established astronomer, presents the theory with accessible language, employing examples such as drawing balls from an urn to illustrate complex ideas. The book is grounded in the history of probability, examining its development from ancient Greece to the present day. The author argues that probability theory provides a valuable tool for understanding and predicting human behaviour, offering insights into decision-making, risk assessment, and the distribution of social phenomena. The book's interdisciplinary approach makes it relevant to readers interested in mathematics, statistics, social sciences, and the history of ideas. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.