The Political Calculus

Author : Will H. Moore
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691159173
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Mathematics Course for Political and Social Research written by Will H. Moore and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013-08-11 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political science and sociology increasingly rely on mathematical modeling and sophisticated data analysis, and many graduate programs in these fields now require students to take a "math camp" or a semester-long or yearlong course to acquire the necessary skills. Available textbooks are written for mathematics or economics majors, and fail to convey to students of political science and sociology the reasons for learning often-abstract mathematical concepts. A Mathematics Course for Political and Social Research fills this gap, providing both a primer for math novices in the social sciences and a handy reference for seasoned researchers. The book begins with the fundamental building blocks of mathematics and basic algebra, then goes on to cover essential subjects such as calculus in one and more than one variable, including optimization, constrained optimization, and implicit functions; linear algebra, including Markov chains and eigenvectors; and probability. It describes the intermediate steps most other textbooks leave out, features numerous exercises throughout, and grounds all concepts by illustrating their use and importance in political science and sociology. Uniquely designed and ideal for students and researchers in political science and sociology Uses practical examples from political science and sociology Features "Why Do I Care?" sections that explain why concepts are useful Includes numerous exercises Complete online solutions manual (available only to professors, email david.siegel at duke.edu, subject line "Solution Set") Selected solutions available online to students

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Download or read book The Political Calculus written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jeff Gill
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521834260
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essential Mathematics for Political and Social Research written by Jeff Gill and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-04-24 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "More than ever before, modern social scientists require a basic level of mathematical literacy, yet many students receive only limited mathematical training prior to beginning their research careers. This textbook addresses this dilemma by offering a comprehensive, unified introduction to the essential mathematics of social science. Throughout the book the presentation builds from first principles and eschews unnecessary complexity. Most importantly, the discussion is thoroughly and consistently anchored in real social science applications, with more than 80 research-based illustrations woven into the text and featured in end-of-chapter exercises. Students and researchers alike will find this first-of-its-kind volume to be an invaluable resource."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Helmut Norpoth
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 9780472101863
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Economics and Politics written by Helmut Norpoth and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An important study on the effects of economic performance on elections.

Author : Anthony Parel
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ISBN 13 : 9780608302720
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Political Calculus written by Anthony Parel and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : E. Arthur Robinson
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1498798888
Total Pages : 478 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mathematics of Politics written by E. Arthur Robinson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-11-18 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is because mathematics is often misunderstood, it is commonly believed it has nothing to say about politics. The high school experience with mathematics, for so many the lasting impression of the subject, suggests that mathematics is the study of numbers, operations, formulas, and manipulations of symbols. Those believing this is the extent of mathematics might conclude mathematics has no relevance to politics. This book counters this impression. The second edition of this popular book focuses on mathematical reasoning about politics. In the search for ideal ways to make certain kinds of decisions, a lot of wasted effort can be averted if mathematics can determine that finding such an ideal is actually impossible in the first place. In the first three parts of this book, we address the following three political questions: (1) Is there a good way to choose winners of elections? (2) Is there a good way to apportion congressional seats? (3) Is there a good way to make decisions in situations of conflict and uncertainty? In the fourth and final part of this book, we examine the Electoral College system that is used in the United States to select a president. There we bring together ideas that are introduced in each of the three earlier parts of the book.

Author : James M. Buchanan
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 9780472061006
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Calculus of Consent written by James M. Buchanan and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 1965 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scientific study of the political and economic factors influencing democratic decision making

Author : Anthony Parel
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Political Calculus written by Anthony Parel and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Michael Meyerson
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393041729
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Political Numeracy written by Michael Meyerson and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2002 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the impossibility of a perfectly democratic vote to a clarifying model for affirmative action debates, constitutional law professor and math enthusiast Michael Meyerson "provides an engaging and unusual perspective on the no-man's land between mathematics and the law" (John Allen Paulos). In thoroughly accessible and entertaining terms, Meyerson shows how the principle of probability influenced the outcomes of the O. J. Simpson trials; makes a convincing case for the mathematical virtues of the electoral college; uses game theory to explain the federal government's shifting balance of power; relates the concept of infinity to the heated abortion debate; and uses topology and chaos theory to explain how our Constitution has successfully survived social and political change.

Author : Niccolò Machiavelli
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Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Political Calculus written by Niccolò Machiavelli and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: