The perfect bet : how science and math are taking the luck out of gambling
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Aitkin Public Library - Nonfiction
519.27 K
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519.27 K
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xvi, 271 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-256) and index.
Description
With mathematical rigor and narrative flair, Adam Kucharski reveals the tangled history of betting and science. The house can seem unbeatable. In this book, Kucharski shows us just why it isn’t. Even better, he shows us how the search for the perfect bet has been crucial in the pursuit of scientific knowledge and technological innovation. --Amazon.com
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kucharski, A. (2016). The perfect bet: how science and math are taking the luck out of gambling . Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kucharski, Adam. 2016. The Perfect Bet: How Science and Math Are Taking the Luck Out of Gambling. Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kucharski, Adam. The Perfect Bet: How Science and Math Are Taking the Luck Out of Gambling Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kucharski, Adam. The Perfect Bet: How Science and Math Are Taking the Luck Out of Gambling Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2016.
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