Games, Gods And Gambling: The Origins And History Of Probability And Statistical Ideas From The Earliest Times To The Newtonian Era - Hardcover

by Florence Nightingale David (Author), J. Townend (Illustrator)

""Games, Gods And Gambling: The Origins And History Of Probability And Statistical Ideas From The Earliest Times To The Newtonian Era"" is a comprehensive book that delves into the history and evolution of probability and statistical concepts. Written by David, Florence Nightingale, the book explores the origins of these ideas, tracing them back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and the Romans. It also examines the role of religion and philosophy in shaping early probability theories.The book then moves on to explore the development of probability and statistics during the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Enlightenment. It discusses the contributions of prominent figures such as Cardano, Pascal, and Fermat, and their impact on the field.Finally, the book focuses on the Newtonian era and the emergence of modern probability theory. It examines the works of Newton, Bernoulli, and Laplace, and their contributions to the field. The book also discusses the application of probability and statistics in various fields such as economics, biology, and physics.Overall, ""Games, Gods And Gambling"" is an informative and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history and evolution of probability and statistical ideas. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the field of probability and statistics, or the history of science in general.Additional Contributors Are Jean Edmiston, E. H. Thorne, And Maxine Merrington.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.