Chases and Escapes: The Mathematics of Pursuit and Evasion (New in Paper) (Princeton Puzzlers)

Chases and Escapes: The Mathematics of Pursuit and Evasion (New in Paper) (Princeton Puzzlers)

by PaulJ.Nahin (Author)

Synopsis

We all played tag when we were kids. What most of us don't realize is that this simple chase game is in fact an application of pursuit theory. This book gives us the complete history of this area of mathematics, from its classical analytical beginnings to the present day.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Edition: New
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 22 Jul 2012

ISBN 10: 0691155011
ISBN 13: 9780691155012