Will You Be Alive 10 Years from Now?: And Numerous Other Curious Questions in Probability
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Will You Be Alive 10 Years from Now?: And Numerous Other Curious Questions in Probability
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Paul J. Nahin
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:256 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 156 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691196367
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| Classifications | Dewey:519.2 |
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| Illustrations |
28 b/w illus. 22 tables.
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
12 November 2019 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
A collection of stimulating probability puzzles from bestselling math writer Paul Nahin What are the chances of a game-show contestant finding a chicken in a box? Is the Hanukkah dreidel a fair game? Will you be alive ten years from now? These are some of the one-of-a-kind probability puzzles that popular math writer Paul Nahin offers in this li
Author Biography
Paul J. Nahin is the author of many popular math books, including How to Fall Slower Than Gravity, In Praise of Simple Physics, and An Imaginary Tale (all Princeton). He is professor emeritus of electrical engineering at the University of New Hampshire.
Reviews"Genuinely captivating and surprising."-Popular Science "A wonderful book for trained math lovers who enjoy the mental stimulation provided by a good mathematics puzzle."-Harold D. Shane, Library Journal "Prolific mathematics author Nahin presents a series of thought-provoking probability questions designed to intrigue the reader."-Choice "The author's infectious enthusiasm is evident here. . . . Students at various levels and other fans of mathematics will find much to engage their interest and challenge their minds."-G. A. Heuer, Mathematical Reviews
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