This comprehensive overview of the mathematical theory of games illustrates applications to situations involving conflicts of interest, including economic, social, political, and military contexts. Advanced calculus a prerequisite. Includes 51 figures and 8 tables. 1952 edition.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486428117
ISBN-13
9780486428116
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2435602
Product Key Features
Author
J. C. C. Mckinsey
Publication Name
Introduction to the Theory of Games
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2003
Series
Dover Books on Mathematics Ser.
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.8in
Item Weight
13.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Qa270.M25
Table of Content
1. Rectangular Games 2. The Fundamental Theorem for Rectangular Games 3. The Solutions of a Rectangular Game 4. A Method of Approximating the Value of a Game 5. Games in Extensive Form 6. Games in Extensive Form--General Theory 7. Games with Infinitely Many Strategies 8. Distribution Functions 9. Stieltjes Integrals 10. The Fundamental Theorem for Continuous Games 11. Separable Games 12. Games with Convex Payoff Functions 13. Applications to Statistical Inference 14. Linear Programming 15. Zero-sum n -Person Games 16. Solutions of n -Person Games 17. Games Without Zero-sum Restriction: The von Neumann-Morgenstern Theory 18. Some Open Problems Bibliography. Index.