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The Emergence of Probability: A Philosophical Study of Early Ideas about Probability, Induction and Statistical Inference 2 Revised edition
Ian Hacking
The Emergence of Probability: A Philosophical Study of Early Ideas about Probability, Induction and Statistical Inference 2 Revised edition
Ian Hacking
Historical records show that there was no real concept of probability in Europe before the mid-seventeenth century, although the use of dice and other randomizing objects was commonplace. First published in 1975, this edition includes an introduction that contextualizes his book in light of developing philosophical trends.
246 pages, black & white illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | July 31, 2006 |
ISBN13 | 9780521685573 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 246 |
Dimensions | 227 × 155 × 17 mm · 378 g |
Language | English |
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