The Mathematics Of Games Of Strategy

Author : Melvin Dresher
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486150062
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mathematics of Games of Strategy written by Melvin Dresher and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-11-14 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text offers an exceptionally clear presentation of the mathematical theory of games of strategy and its applications to many fields including economics, military, business, and operations research.

Author : Philip D. Straffin
Publisher : American Mathematical Society
ISBN 13 : 1470471965
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Game Theory and Strategy written by Philip D. Straffin and published by American Mathematical Society. This book was released on 2023-01-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an introduction to mathematical game theory, which might better be called the mathematical theory of conflict and cooperation. It is applicable whenever two individuals—or companies, or political parties, or nations—confront situations where the outcome for each depends on the behavior of all. What are the best strategies in such situations? If there are chances of cooperation, with whom should you cooperate, and how should you share the proceeds of cooperation? Since its creation by John von Neumann and Oskar Morgenstern in 1944, game theory has shed new light on business, politics, economics, social psychology, philosophy, and evolutionary biology. In this book, its fundamental ideas are developed with mathematics at the level of high school algebra and applied to many of these fields (see the table of contents). Ideas like “fairness” are presented via axioms that fair allocations should satisfy; thus the reader is introduced to axiomatic thinking as well as to mathematical modeling of actual situations.

Author : John D. Beasley
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 048615162X
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mathematics of Games written by John D. Beasley and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-18 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mind-exercising and thought-provoking."—New Scientist If playing games is natural for humans, analyzing games is equally natural for mathematicians. Even the simplest of games involves the fundamentals of mathematics, such as figuring out the best move or the odds of a certain chance event. This entertaining and wide-ranging guide demonstrates how simple mathematical analysis can throw unexpected light on games of every type—games of chance, games of skill, games of chance and skill, and automatic games. Just how random is a card shuffle or a throw of the dice? Is bluffing a valid poker strategy? How can you tell if a puzzle is unsolvable? How large a role does luck play in games like golf and soccer? This book examines each of these issues and many others, along with the general principles behind such classic puzzles as peg solitaire and Rubik's cube. Lucid, instructive, and full of surprises, it will fascinate mathematicians and gamesters alike.

Author : Alfred S Posamentier
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9813146362
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strategy Games to Enhance Problem-Solving Ability in Mathematics written by Alfred S Posamentier and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2016-11-11 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Games are seen only for recreation. However, this book shows that games can be used to strengthen problem-solving skills and beyond. This book presents strategy games and discusses for each one solutions towards a winning position in the game. In most cases, these strategies are analogous to problem-solving strategies in mathematics. Readers are also exposed to a wide variety of games from several different cultures, which will broaden the perspective of the readers.

Author : J.D. Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Compleat Strategyst written by J.D. Williams and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Edward Packel
Publisher : American Mathematical Society
ISBN 13 : 147046862X
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mathematics of Games and Gambling written by Edward Packel and published by American Mathematical Society. This book was released on 2022-01-19 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of this book was reprinted eight times. This book introduces and develops some of the important and beautiful elementary mathematics needed for rational analysis of various gambling and game activities. Most of the standard casino games (roulette, blackjack, keno), some social games (backgammon, poker, bridge) and various other activities (state lotteries, horse racing, etc.) are treated in ways that bring out their mathematical aspects. The mathematics developed ranges from the predictable concepts of probability, expectation, and binomial coefficients to some less well-known ideas of elementary game theory. The second edition includes new material on: sports betting and the mathematics behind it; Game theory applied to bluffing in poker and related to the Texas Holdem phenomenon; The Nash equilibrium concept and its emergence in the popular culture; Internet links to games and to Java applets for practice and classroom use. The only formal mathematics background the reader needs is some facility with high school algebra. Game-related exercises are included at the end of most chapters for readers interested in working with and expanding ideas treated in the text. Solutions to some of the exercises appear at the end of the book.

Author : Anatol Rapoport
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486281094
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Two-Person Game Theory written by Anatol Rapoport and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear, accessible treatment of mathematical models for resolving conflicts in politics, economics, war, business, and social relationships. Topics include strategy, game tree and game matrix, and much more. Minimal math background required. 1970 edition.

Author : Melvin Dresher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mathematics of Games of Strategy written by Melvin Dresher and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Melvin Dresher
Publisher : Rand Corporation
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Games of Strategy written by Melvin Dresher and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2007 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic work from 1961 discusses basic concepts of game theory and its applications for military, economic, and political problems, as well as its usefulness in decisionmaking in business, operations research, and behavioral science.

Author : Jörg Bewersdorff
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 100037209X
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Luck, Logic, and White Lies written by Jörg Bewersdorff and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-04-28 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the First Edition "Luck, Logic, and White Lies teaches readers of all backgrounds about the insight mathematical knowledge can bring and is highly recommended reading among avid game players, both to better understand the game itself and to improve one’s skills." – Midwest Book Review "The best book I've found for someone new to game math is Luck, Logic and White Lies by Jörg Bewersdorff. It introduces the reader to a vast mathematical literature, and does so in an enormously clear manner. . ." – Alfred Wallace, Musings, Ramblings, and Things Left Unsaid "The aim is to introduce the mathematics that will allow analysis of the problem or game. This is done in gentle stages, from chapter to chapter, so as to reach as broad an audience as possible . . . Anyone who likes games and has a taste for analytical thinking will enjoy this book." – Peter Fillmore, CMS Notes Luck, Logic, and White Lies: The Mathematics of Games, Second Edition considers a specific problem—generally a game or game fragment and introduces the related mathematical methods. It contains a section on the historical development of the theories of games of chance, and combinatorial and strategic games. This new edition features new and much refreshed chapters, including an all-new Part IV on the problem of how to measure skill in games. Readers are also introduced to new references and techniques developed since the previous edition. Features Provides a uniquely historical perspective on the mathematical underpinnings of a comprehensive list of games Suitable for a broad audience of differing mathematical levels. Anyone with a passion for games, game theory, and mathematics will enjoy this book, whether they be students, academics, or game enthusiasts Covers a wide selection of topics at a level that can be appreciated on a historical, recreational, and mathematical level. Jörg Bewersdorff (1958) studied mathematics from 1975 to 1982 at the University of Bonn and earned his PhD in 1985. In the same year, he started his career as game developer and mathematician. He served as the general manager of the subsidiaries of Gauselmann AG for more than two decades where he developed electronic gaming machines, automatic payment machines, and coin-operated Internet terminals. Dr. Bewersdorff has authored several books on Galois theory (translated in English and Korean), mathematical statistics, and object-oriented programming with JavaScript.