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The Art of Probability for Scientists and Engineers
by Hamming, Richard W
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Like New/No Dj as Issued
- ISBN 10
- 0201510588
- ISBN 13
- 9780201510584
- Seller
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Madison, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
Redwood City, Calif.: Addison-Wesley, 1991. 344pp. White pictorial boards with black and red lettering. Minor crease to the bottom spine edge, otherwise an unread, fine copy. "Offering accessible and nuanced coverage, Richard W. Hamming discusses theories of probability with unique clarity and depth. Topics covered include the basic philosophical assumptions, the nature of stochastic methods, and Shannon entropy. One of the best introductions to the topic, The Art of Probability is filled with unique insights and tricks worth knowing.". First Edition. Hardcover. Like New/No Dj as Issued. Octavo.
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- Bookseller
- The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 034530
- Title
- The Art of Probability for Scientists and Engineers
- Author
- Hamming, Richard W
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- No Dj as Issued
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0201510588
- ISBN 13
- 9780201510584
- Publisher
- Addison-Wesley
- Place of Publication
- Redwood City, Calif.
- Date Published
- 1991
- Size
- Octavo
- Keywords
- Probability Science Engineering Stochastic Shannon Entropy
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About the Seller
The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
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About The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
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