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Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays

Volume 1
By John H. Conway and Elwyn R. Berlekamp and Richard K. Guy
Series: AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series
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Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays is a foundational work that presents a mathematical approach to games. In this first volume of a new four-volume edition, the authors—John H. Conway, Elwyn R. Berlekamp, and Richard K. Guy—lay the groundwork with theories and techniques designed to analyse games of various forms to develop winning strategies. Witty and insightful, the book equips readers to understand and master diverse games through mathematical reasoning.
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This volume is ideal for game theory enthusiasts, recreational mathematicians, and anyone fascinated by the mathematics behind strategic play. It suits readers seeking a deeper understanding of games from a theoretical perspective.

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This classic on games and how to play them intelligently is being re-issued in a new, four volume edition

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This classic on games and how to play them intelligently is being re-issued in a new, four-volume edition. This book has laid the foundation for a mathematical approach to playing games. The wise authors wield witty words, which wangle wonderfully winning ways.

In Volume 1, the authors do the Spade Work, presenting theories and techniques to "dissect" games of varied structures and formats in order to develop winning strategies.

Series: AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series

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Math Horizons calls it "an absolute must have for those interested in mathematical game theory," praising its appeal to fans of recreational mathematics and strategic gameplay. The Bulletin of the Belgian Mathematical Society affirms its status as a standard reference that will remain indispensable for many years.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781568811307

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 January 2001

Country: United States

Imprint: A K Peters

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 296

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Education & Reference Elwyn R. Berlekamp John H. Conway Non-Fiction Richard K. Guy Science & Nature Series: AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series

About the Author

Berlekamp , Elwyn R.; Conway , John H.; Guy , Richard K.

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