| Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays: Volume 1 Contributor(s): Berlekamp, Elwyn R. (Author), Conway, John H. (Author), Guy, Richard K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1568811306 ISBN-13: 9781568811307 Publisher: A K PETERS OUR PRICE: $80.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2001 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Recreations & Games - Mathematics | Game Theory |
| Dewey: 793.74 |
| LCCN: 00048541 |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 7.31" W x 9.25" (1.20 lbs) 296 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This classic on games and how to play them intelligently is being re-issued in a new, four volume edition. This book has laid the foundation to a mathematical approach to playing games. The wise authors wield witty words, which wangle wonderfully winning ways. In Volume 1, the authors do the Spade Work, presenting theories and techniques to dissect games of varied structures and formats in order to develop winning strategies. |