The Compleat Strategyst: Being a Primer on the Theory of Games of Strategy Revised Edition Contributor(s): Williams, J. D. (Author) |
|
ISBN: 0486251012 ISBN-13: 9780486251011 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $10.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1986 Annotation: This entertaining text is essential for anyone interested in game theory. Only a basic understanding of arithmetic is needed to grasp the necessary aspects of strategy games for two, three, four, and more players that feature two or more sets of inimical interests and a limitless array of zero-sum payoffs. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science - Games & Activities - Mathematics | Game Theory |
Dewey: 519.3 |
LCCN: 86001067 |
Series: Dover Books on Mathematics |
Physical Information: 0.59" H x 5.48" W x 8.4" (0.69 lbs) 268 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: When J. D. Williams wrote this entertaining, witty introduction for the nonscientist, game theory was still a somewhat mysterious subject familiar to very few scientists beyond those researchers, like himself, working for the military. Now, over thirty years after its original publication as a Rand Corporation research study, his light-hearted though thoroughly effective primer is the recognized classic introduction to an increasingly applicable discipline. Used by amateurs, professionals, and students throughout the world in the classroom, on the job, and for personal amusement, the book has been through ten printings, and has been translated into at least five languages (including Russian and Japanese). |