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The Compleat Strategyst: Being a Primer on the Theory of Games of Strategy

by J.D. Williams
The Compleat Strategyst: Being a Primer on the Theory of Games of Strategy
The Compleat Strategyst: Being a Primer on the Theory of Games of Strategy

Game theory made accessible and engaging.

If the idea of learning game theory with just a basic understanding of arithmetic intrigues you, "The Compleat Strategyst" could be your entry point into a fascinating world. The narrative is engaging and enlivened with humor, making complex concepts digestible. You'd find it valuable if you're looking for a light yet informative read that introduces you to strategic thinking in various scenarios.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Compleat Strategyst: Being a Primer on the Theory of Games of Strategy

by J.D. Williams
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ISBN: 9780486251011
Authors: J.D. Williams
Publisher: Dover Publications
Date of Publication: 1986-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, Philosophy, Science, Business, Economics
Related Topics: Society, Mathematics, Psychology, Society
Goodreads rating: 3.5
(rated by 192 readers)

Description

When J. D. Williams wrote this entertaining, witty introduction for the nonscientist, game theory was still a somewhat mysterious subject familiar to very few scientists beyond those researchers, like himself, working for the military. Now, over thirty years after its original publication as a Rand Corporation research study, his light-hearted though thoroughly effective primer is the recognized classic introduction to an increasingly applicable discipline. Used by amateurs, professionals, and students throughout the world in the classroom, on the job, and for personal amusement, the book has been through ten printings, and has been translated into at least five languages (including Russian and Japanese). Revised, updated, and available for the first time in an inexpensive paperback edition, The Compleat Strategyst is a highly entertaining text essential for anyone interested in this provocative and engaging area of modern mathematics. In fully illustrated chapters complete with everyday examples and word problems, Williams offers readers a working understanding of the possible methods for selecting strategies in a variety of situations, simple to complex. With just a basic understanding of arithmetic, anyone can grasp all necessary aspects of two-, three-, four-, and larger strategy games with two or more sets of inimical interests and a limitless array of zero-sum payoffs. As research and study continue not only in this new discipline but in the related areas of statistics, probability, and behavioral science, understanding of games, decision making, and the
 

Game theory made accessible and engaging.

If the idea of learning game theory with just a basic understanding of arithmetic intrigues you, "The Compleat Strategyst" could be your entry point into a fascinating world. The narrative is engaging and enlivened with humor, making complex concepts digestible. You'd find it valuable if you're looking for a light yet informative read that introduces you to strategic thinking in various scenarios.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.