{"product_id":"mathematics-of-games-of-strategy-theory-and-applications","title":"Mathematics of Games of Strategy: Theory and Applications","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"152\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Melvin Dresher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"168\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780486642161\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"287\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 184\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01-12-1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eMelvin Dresher\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished research mathematician from the Rand Corporation, offers an exceptionally lucid and insightful introduction to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"592\"\u003emathematical theory of games of strategy\u003c\/strong\u003e in this classic text. With its accessible presentation, \u003cem data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eGames of Strategy: Theory and Applications\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful tool for readers from diverse disciplines—ranging from \u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eeconomics and military strategy to business and operations research\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eThis book doesn't merely develop a theoretical foundation; it also provides \u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"940\"\u003ereal-world applications\u003c\/strong\u003e by illustrating how to construct game models for various competitive and conflicting situations. Dr. Dresher explores how \u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003edecision-making under uncertainty\u003c\/strong\u003e—even in non-game contexts—can be interpreted through game-theoretic lenses, yielding profound insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eThe early chapters cover \u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003efinite games\u003c\/strong\u003e, with illustrative examples from parlor games to tactical military scenarios. Key concepts such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eoptimal strategies\u003c\/strong\u003e and the celebrated \u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eminimax theorem\u003c\/strong\u003e are thoroughly explained with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eelementary mathematical proofs\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring clarity without the need for advanced mathematics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eAs the book progresses, it explores \u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003einfinite strategy games\u003c\/strong\u003e, introducing essential mathematical tools like \u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eprobability distribution functions and Stieltjes integrals\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Whether you're a student, researcher, strategist, or decision-maker, this foundational work delivers both the theoretical grounding and applied perspective essential to mastering the art and science of game theory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49965677904176,"sku":"Sarat_9780486642161","price":924.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/dover-book-default-title-mathematics-of-games-of-strategy-theory-and-applications-41351858258224.jpg?v=1775959562","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/mathematics-of-games-of-strategy-theory-and-applications","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}