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The Empire of Chance: How Probability Changed Science and Everyday Life (Ideas in Context, Series Number 12),New
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This book tells how quantitative ideas of chance have transformed the natural and social sciences as well as everyday life over the past three centuries. A continuous narrative connects the earliest application of probability and statistics in gambling and insurance to the most recent forays into law, medicine, polling, and baseball. Separate chapters explore the theoretical and methodological impact on biology, physics, and psychology. In contrast to the literature on the mathematical development of probability and statistics, this book centers on how these technical innovations recreated our conceptions of nature, mind, and society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Empire of Chance'? A: The book focuses on how quantitative ideas of chance, particularly probability, have transformed both the natural and social sciences as well as everyday life over the past three centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Empire of Chance' is Gerd Gigerenzer.
- Q: When was 'The Empire of Chance' published? A: 'The Empire of Chance' was published on October 26, 1990.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: The book covers various topics including the application of probability and statistics in gambling, insurance, law, medicine, polling, and baseball, as well as their theoretical and methodological impact on fields like biology, physics, and psychology.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Empire of Chance' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in the history of science, probability, and its applications in various disciplines.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: 'The Empire of Chance' has a total of 360 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'The Empire of Chance' is a paperback.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is a reprint edition.
- Q: How does this book differ from other literature on probability? A: Unlike other literature that focuses on the mathematical development of probability and statistics, this book emphasizes how these technical innovations have influenced our understanding of nature, mind, and society.