by John H. Conway (Author), Richard K. Guy (Author), Elwyn R. Berlekamp (Author)
This classic on games and how to play them intelligently is being re-issued in a new, four volume edition. This book has laid the foundation to a mathematical approach to playing games. The wise authors wield witty words, which wangle wonderfully winning ways. In Volume 1, the authors do the Spade Work, presenting theories and techniques to "dissect" games of varied structures and formats in order to develop winning strategies.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 296
Edition: 2
Publisher: A K Peters/CRC Press
Published: 07 Jan 2001
ISBN 10: 1568811306
ISBN 13: 9781568811307