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The Monty Hall Problem: The Remarkable Story of Math´s Most Contentious Brain Teaser
Jason Rosenhouse
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Description for The Monty Hall Problem: The Remarkable Story of Math´s Most Contentious Brain Teaser
Hardback. This is the first book to provide a comprehensive treatment of the Monty Hall Problem, one of the most famous brainteasers in mathematics. Its deceptive simplicity has fooled countless mathematicians. In addition to a thorough mathematical discussion of the problem, this book surveys the professional literature in a variety of disciplines. Num Pages: 208 pages, 2 black and white line illustrations. BIC Classification: PBT; PDZ; WDKN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 166 x 20. Weight in Grams: 468.
Mathematicians call it the Monty Hall Problem, and it is one of the most interesting mathematical brain teasers of recent times. Imagine that you face three doors, behind one of which is a prize. You choose one but do not open it. The host--call him Monty Hall--opens a different door, always choosing one he knows to be empty. Left with two doors, will you do better by sticking with your first choice, or by switching to the other remaining door? In this light-hearted yet ultimately serious book, Jason Rosenhouse explores the history of this fascinating puzzle. Using a minimum of ... Read more
Mathematicians call it the Monty Hall Problem, and it is one of the most interesting mathematical brain teasers of recent times. Imagine that you face three doors, behind one of which is a prize. You choose one but do not open it. The host--call him Monty Hall--opens a different door, always choosing one he knows to be empty. Left with two doors, will you do better by sticking with your first choice, or by switching to the other remaining door? In this light-hearted yet ultimately serious book, Jason Rosenhouse explores the history of this fascinating puzzle. Using a minimum of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195367898
SKU
V9780195367898
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About Jason Rosenhouse
Jason Rosenhouse is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at James Madison University in Virginia.
Reviews for The Monty Hall Problem: The Remarkable Story of Math´s Most Contentious Brain Teaser
This book is much more comprehensive and wide-ranging than the many articles on the subject that have dribbled out.
Science
The book is chatty and welcoming, and the author's enthusiasm is infectious.
The London Mathematical Society
Science
The book is chatty and welcoming, and the author's enthusiasm is infectious.
The London Mathematical Society