Will You Be Alive 10 Years from Now: And Numerous Other Curious Questions in Probability
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Will You Be Alive 10 Years from Now: And Numerous Other Curious Questions in Probability
By (Author) Paul J. Nahin
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
20th January 2020
United States
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Non Fiction
519.2
Physical Properties
Paperback
256
Width 156mm, Height 235mm
Description
A collection of stimulating probability puzzles from bestselling math writer Paul Nahin What are the chances of a game-show contestant finding a chicken in a box Is the Hanukkah dreidel a fair game Will you be alive ten years from now These are some of the one-of-a-kind probability puzzles that popular math writer Paul Nahin offers in this li
Reviews
"Genuinely captivating and surprising."Popular Science
"A wonderful book for trained math lovers who enjoy the mental stimulation provided by a good mathematics puzzle."Harold D. Shane, Library Journal
"Prolific mathematics author Nahin presents a series of thought-provoking probability questions designed to intrigue the reader."Choice
"The author's infectious enthusiasm is evident here. . . . Students at various levels and other fans of mathematics will find much to engage their interest and challenge their minds."G. A. Heuer, Mathematical Reviews
Author Bio
Paul J. Nahin is the author of many popular math books, including How to Fall Slower Than Gravity, In Praise of Simple Physics, and An Imaginary Tale (all Princeton). He is professor emeritus of electrical engineering at the University of New Hampshire.
