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Laws of the Game: How the Principles of Nature Govern Chance
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Laws of the Game: How the Principles of Nature Govern Chance
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Manfred Eigen
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By (author) Ruthild Winkler
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Translated by Robert B. Kimber
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Translated by Rita Kimber
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| Series | Princeton Science Library |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:368 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| Category/Genre | Probability and statistics
Philosophy of science |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691025667
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| Classifications | Dewey:501 |
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| Audience | | General | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
67 figs., 41 in color
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
11 April 1993 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Using game theory and examples of actual games people play, this work shows how the elements of chance and rules underlie all that happens in the universe, from genetic behavior through economic growth to the composition of music. It also presents games derived from scientific models for equilibrium, selection, growth, and the composition of RNA.
Author Biography
Manfred Eigen and Ruthild Winkler are scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry. In 1967 Eigen received the Nobel Prize for chemistry.
Reviews"Fascinating ... has the character of the deepest sort of discussion among brilliant friends."--The New Yorker "Remarkable, fascinating, and very profound."--The New York Times Book Review
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