{"title":"Brian Skyrms","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrian Skyrms explores complex themes at the intersection of philosophy, probability, and decision theory. His works invite readers to grapple with abstract ideas such as chance, causation, and rational choice through clear and engaging prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Skyrms' books offer thoughtful insights into how we understand uncertainty and the mechanisms behind knowledge itself, making them essential reading for curious minds seeking depth and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ten-great-ideas-about-chance-by-brian-skyrms-9780691196398","title":"Ten Great Ideas about Chance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating account of the breakthrough ideas that transformed probability and statistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, gamblers and mathematicians transformed the idea of chance from a mystery into the discipline of probability, setting the stage for a series of breakthroughs that enabled or transformed innumerable fields, from gambling, mathematics, statistics, economics, and finance to physics and computer science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book tells the story of ten great ideas about chance and the thinkers who developed them. Complete with a brief probability refresher, \u003cem\u003eTen Great Ideas about Chance\u003c\/em\u003e is certain to be a hit with anyone who wants to understand the secrets of probability and how they were discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598951137516,"sku":"9780691196398","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691196398-ten-great-ideas-about-chance.jpg?v=1777970953"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/brian-skyrms.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}