Practical Lessons in Actuarial Science: An Elementary Text-Book, Containing, Also, All Mortality Tables That Have Ever Been Standard Anywhere, with Corresponding Commutation Columns (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Miles Menander Dawson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331814242 ISBN 13: 9780331814248

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical, beginner‑friendly guide to the core ideas of actuarial science.

This edition presents clear explanations and concrete problems that build a solid foundation in life contingencies and mortality tables.

Designed for readers with elementary algebra, it introduces the Universal Standard Notation and shows how to apply it to common actuarial tasks. The book focuses on approachable lessons and step‑by‑step methods that help a reader work with mortality data, commutation columns, and life insurances without getting lost in theory.

• Clear explanations of probability, mortality, and life contingencies with practical examples.
• Guidance on constructing and using mortality tables and related commutation columns.
• Accessible, chapter‑by‑chapter structure suited for sequential study or targeted review.
• Designed for beginners who want to progress to professional actuarial tasks with confidence.

Ideal for readers beginning a path in actuarial science or preparing for professional work in life insurance design and valuation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331814242
• ISBN 13: 9780331814248
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 506