A Diary on Information Theory (Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics - Applied Probability and Statistics Section) - Hardcover

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Renyi, Alfred

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9780471909712: A Diary on Information Theory (Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics - Applied Probability and Statistics Section)
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ISBN 10: 0471909718 ISBN 13: 9780471909712
Publisher: Wiley, 1987

Synopsis

This book conveys to the non-specialist some of the deepest ideas in mathematics. The first chapter, On the Mathematical Notion of Information, is a sequel to the author's previous works, Dialogues on Mathematics, and Letters on Probability. Other chapters provide thoughtful discussion of the teaching of probability theory, the diverse and surprising applications of the work of Fibonacci, and a mathematician's battle with the casinos. Provides basic introduction to what mathematics is and how it applies to everyday life.

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Text: English, Hungarian (translation)

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Publisher
Wiley
Publication date
1987
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0471909718
ISBN 13 
9780471909712
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
136
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