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The Perfect Bet: How Science and Math Are Taking the Luck Out of Gambling

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"An elegant and amusing account" of how gambling has been reshaped by the application of science and revealed the truth behind a lucky bet (Wall Street Journal).

For the past 500 years, gamblers-led by mathematicians and scientists-have been trying to figure out how to pull the rug out from under Lady Luck. In The Perfect Bet, mathematician and award-winning writer Adam Kucharski tells the astonishing story of how the experts have succeeded, revolutionizing mathematics and science in the process. The house can seem unbeatable. Kucharski shows us just why it isn't. Even better, he demonstrates how the search for the perfect bet has been crucial for the scientific pursuit of a better world.

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Autorius: Adam Kucharski
Leidėjas: Basic Books
Išleidimo metai: 2017
Knygos puslapių skaičius: 288
ISBN-13: 9781541697232
Formatas: 8.25 x 0.725 x 5.25 inches. Knyga minkštu viršeliu
Kalba: Anglų

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