Will You Be Alive 10 Years from Now?: And Numerous Other Curious Questions in Probability

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Paul Nahin

Will You Be Alive 10 Years from Now?

And Numerous Other Curious Questions in Probability

Paul Nahin

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Princeton University Pres
20 January 2020

Mathematics & Sciences

A collection of stimulating probability puzzles from bestselling math writer Paul Nahin

What are the chances of a game-show contestant finding a chicken in a box? Is the Hanukkah dreidel a fair game? Will you be alive ten years from now? These are some of the one-of-a-kind probability puzzles that popular math writer Paul Nahin offers in this li

By: Paul Nahin
Imprint: Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780691196367
ISBN 10: 0691196362
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 20 January 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul J. Nahin is the author of many popular math books, including How to Fall Slower Than Gravity, In Praise of Simple Physics, and An Imaginary Tale (all Princeton). He is professor emeritus of electrical engineering at the University of New Hampshire.

Reviews for Will You Be Alive 10 Years from Now?: And Numerous Other Curious Questions in Probability

"""Genuinely captivating and surprising.""—Popular Science ""A wonderful book for trained math lovers who enjoy the mental stimulation provided by a good mathematics puzzle.""—Harold D. Shane, Library Journal ""Prolific mathematics author Nahin presents a series of thought-provoking probability questions designed to intrigue the reader.""—Choice ""The author's infectious enthusiasm is evident here. . . . Students at various levels and other fans of mathematics will find much to engage their interest and challenge their minds.""—G. A. Heuer, Mathematical Reviews"