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The Mathematics of Games

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4.3 out of 5
Based on 3 Ratings and 3 Reviews

Book Description
This book examines how simple mathematical analysis can throw unexpected light on games of every type - games of chance, games of skill, games of chance and skill, and automatic games. Discusses classic puzzles as peg solitaire and Rubik's cube. Lucid, instructive, and full of surprises, it will fascinate mathematicians and gamesters alike. 1989 edition.
Book Information
PublisherDover Publications
BindingPaperback (4 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages176
ISBN-100486449769
ISBN-13978-0486449760
Publication Date01/30/2006
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About John D. Beasley (Author) : John D. Beasley is a published author of children's books. Published credits of John D. Beasley include The Mathematics of Games (Dover Books on Mathematics), Peckham and Nunhead Memories (Tempus Oral... more
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