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Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.
Author : Francis Ysidro Edgeworth
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 32,51 MB
Release : 2024-04-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3385428637
Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.
Author : Francis Ysidro Edgeworth
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,29 MB
Release : 2017-10-13
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ISBN : 9780266245353
Excerpt from Mathematical Psychics an Essay on the Application of Mathematics to the Moral Sciences The application of mathematics to Belief, the calculus of Probabilities, has been treated by many distinguished writers; the calculus of Feeling, of Pleasure and Pain, is the less familiar, but not in reality 1 more paradoxical subject of this essay. The subject divides itself into two parts concerned respectively with principle and practice, root and fruit, the applicability and the application of Mathematics to Sociology. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Bernard Lightman
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 30,36 MB
Release : 2008-07-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0226481107
Victorians were fascinated by the flood of strange new worlds that science was opening to them. Exotic plants and animals poured into London from all corners of the Empire, while revolutionary theories such as the radical idea that humans might be descended from apes drew crowds to heated debates. Men and women of all social classes avidly collected scientific specimens for display in their homes and devoured literature about science and its practitioners. Victorian Science in Context captures the essence of this fascination, charting the many ways in which science influenced and was influenced by the larger Victorian culture. Contributions from leading scholars in history, literature, and the history of science explore questions such as: What did science mean to the Victorians? For whom was Victorian science written? What ideological messages did it convey? The contributors show how practical concerns interacted with contextual issues to mold Victorian science—which in turn shaped much of the relationship between modern science and culture.
Author : Prakash Gorroochurn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 25,64 MB
Release : 2016-03-29
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1119127939
"There is nothing like it on the market...no others are as encyclopedic...the writing is exemplary: simple, direct, and competent." —George W. Cobb, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Statistics, Mount Holyoke College Written in a direct and clear manner, Classic Topics on the History of Modern Mathematical Statistics: From Laplace to More Recent Times presents a comprehensive guide to the history of mathematical statistics and details the major results and crucial developments over a 200-year period. Presented in chronological order, the book features an account of the classical and modern works that are essential to understanding the applications of mathematical statistics. Divided into three parts, the book begins with extensive coverage of the probabilistic works of Laplace, who laid much of the foundations of later developments in statistical theory. Subsequently, the second part introduces 20th century statistical developments including work from Karl Pearson, Student, Fisher, and Neyman. Lastly, the author addresses post-Fisherian developments. Classic Topics on the History of Modern Mathematical Statistics: From Laplace to More Recent Times also features: A detailed account of Galton's discovery of regression and correlation as well as the subsequent development of Karl Pearson's X2 and Student's t A comprehensive treatment of the permeating influence of Fisher in all aspects of modern statistics beginning with his work in 1912 Significant coverage of Neyman–Pearson theory, which includes a discussion of the differences to Fisher’s works Discussions on key historical developments as well as the various disagreements, contrasting information, and alternative theories in the history of modern mathematical statistics in an effort to provide a thorough historical treatment Classic Topics on the History of Modern Mathematical Statistics: From Laplace to More Recent Times is an excellent reference for academicians with a mathematical background who are teaching or studying the history or philosophical controversies of mathematics and statistics. The book is also a useful guide for readers with a general interest in statistical inference.
Author : Francis Ysidro Edgeworth
Publisher :
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 17,51 MB
Release : 1881
Category : Econometrics
ISBN :
Author : John Cunningham Wood
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 24,9 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780415310628
Samuelson is a key figure in economic thinking. This gathers the essential assessments of this important economist, and provides an unparalleled insight into his lasting impact on economics.
Author : Henry Sotheran Ltd
Publisher :
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 37,43 MB
Release : 1921
Category : Booksellers' catalogs
ISBN :
Author : Ioana Negru
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 17,1 MB
Release : 2023-11-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1802207163
Drawing on the knowledge of highly experienced academics, this authoritative Handbook explains how ethics can inform the teaching of economics. It includes state-of-the-art moral theory alongside traditional approaches to emphasise why ethics should be an important consideration for economic practitioners.
Author : Bert Mosselmans
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,26 MB
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1134449992
The impressive young scholar Bert Mosselmans, analyzing the theory and policy of Jevons, a major figure in the field of the history of economics, has put together a volume with broad international appeal, particularly in Europe, North America and Japan, that offers a synthetic approach to Jevons’ economic theory, applied economics and economic policy. Adopting a relativist approach to his subject, Mosselmans focuses on all aspects of Jevons’ theory, tying the different strands together where appropriate and discriminating where necessary. Examining the relation between theory and practise he situates Jevons within the history of economic thought and in relation to his logic, ethics, religion and aesthetics. Ideal for scholars working in the fields of philosophy and history as well as economics, this ambitious and insightful work offers a comprehensive analysis of one of the founding fathers of modern economic thought, whose work marked a new chapter in its history, bridging the gap between classical and neo-classical economics.
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Page : 884 pages
File Size : 32,66 MB
Release : 1881
Category : England
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