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The Game'S Afoot! Game Theory In Myth And Paradox (Student Mathematical Library, Vol. 5) (Student Mathematical Library, V. 5),Used
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It all started with von Neumann and Morgenstern half a century ago. Their Theory of Games and Economic Behavior gave birth to a whole new area of mathematics concerned with the formal problems of rational decision as experienced by multiple agents. Now, game theory is all around us, making its way even into regular conversations. In the present book, Mehlmann presents mathematical foundations and concepts illustrated via social quandaries, mock political battles, evolutionary confrontations, economic struggles, and literary conflict. Most of the standard modelsthe prisoners' dilemma, the arms race, evolution, duels, the game of chicken, etc.are here. Many nonstandard examples are also here: the Legend of Faust, shootouts in the movies, the Madness of Odysseus, to name a few.The author uses familiar formulas, fables, and paradoxes to guide readers through what he calls the 'hall of mirrors of strategic decisionmaking'. His lighthearted excursion into the world of strategic calculation shows that even deep insights into the nature of strategic thought can be elucidated by games, puzzles, and diversions.Originally written in German and published by ViewegVerlag, this AMS edition is a translation tailored for the Englishspeaking reader. It offers an intriguing look at myths and paradoxes through the lens of game theory, bringing the mathematics into sharper focus at the same time. This book is a must for those who wish to consider game theory from a different perspective: one that embraces science, literature, and reallife conflict.The Game's Afoot! would make an excellent book for an undergraduate course in game theory. It can also be used for independent study or as supplementary course reading. The connections to literature, films and everyday life also make it highly suitable as a text for a challenging course for nonmajors. Its refreshing style and amusing combination of game theoretic analysis and cultural issues even make it appealing as recreational reading.
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