Abraham De Moivre: Setting the Stage for Classical Probability and Its Applications

By David R. Bellhouse

This book is the first biography of Abraham De Moivre based on recently discovered material. It discusses the status of statistics and probability before and during De Moivre's time. The text covers his theories as well as the work of key players and those he influenced. Along with exploring the development of probability theory, the book describes its applications in medicine, insurance, and astronomy. It also examines the diffusion of ideas about probability in popular literature.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156881349X
• ISBN13: 9781568813493
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: A K PETERS
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"