A clear, engaging history of how insurance mathematics grew from early tables to modern theory and practice, explained for everyone curious about actuarial ideas.
In this early 1900s lecture series, the development of actuarial science is traced from its roots in mortality tables to the practical methods used in life insurance today. It shows how thinkers and surveys shaped the way value, risk, and longevity are understood and computed.
The book highlights pivotal figures, from Halley and de Witt to De Moivre, Simpson, and Makeham, and explains how their ideas evolved into tools used by actuaries, insurers, and regulators. It also covers the rise of professional organizations and standard references that guided the field for generations.
Ideal for readers of history of mathematics and students of actuarial science, as well as anyone curious about how life contingencies became a practical science.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the development of actuarial science, the mathematical discipline used to calculate risk and uncertainty in fields like insurance. The author traces the subject's origins to the invention of decimal notation and algebra, then delves into the contributions of key figures like Pascal, Bernoulli, and De Moivre. It also examines the development of mortality tables, which are essential for calculating life insurance premiums. The author analyzes the theories and methods used to create these tables, discussing the evolution of the field and the significance of its insights for understanding life expectancy and risk assessment in insurance and finance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330184141_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330184141
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