Competition: The Birth of a New Science

Case, James

ISBN 10: 0809035774 / ISBN 13: 9780809035779

Published by Hill and Wang, New York, NY, 2007

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Draws on the works of pioneering mathematicians John von Neumann, John Nash, and Robert Axelrod to develop the new science of competition by building on game theory.xi+354 pages, illustrations, index. Published @ $27.00.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Competition: The Birth of a New Science
• Publisher: Hill and Wang, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0809035774
• ISBN 13: 9780809035779
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New
• Dimensions: 6.25W x 9.25H x 0D inches 6.25 inches width by 9.25 inches height by 0 inches depth
• Seller catalogs:
  • Business

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Synopsis

The Mathematical Theory of Games Sheds Light On A Wide Range of Competitive Activities
 
What do chess-playing computer programs, biological evolution, competitive sports, gambling, alternative voting systems, public auctions, corporate globalization, and class warfare have in common? All are manifestations of a new paradigm in scientific thinking, which James Case calls “the emerging science of competition.” Drawing in part on the pioneering work of mathematicians such as John von Neumann, John Nash (of A Beautiful Mind fame), and Robert Axelrod, Case explores the common game-theoretical strands that tie these seemingly unrelated fields together, showing how each can be better understood in the shared light of the others. Not since James Gleick’s bestselling book Chaos brought widespread public attention to the new sciences of chaos and complexity has a general-interest science book served such an eye-opening purpose. Competition will appeal to a wide range of readers, from policy wonks and futurologists to former jocks and other ordinary citizens seeking to make sense of a host of novel—and frequently controversial—issues.

About the Author

James Case is a freelance writer and management consultant, with a particular interest in the application of higher mathematics, notably game theory, to economics and various other fields. He holds a PhD in mathematics from the University of Michigan.