Classical Probability in the Enlightenment
Download or Read eBook Classical Probability in the Enlightenment PDF written by Lorraine Daston and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Lorraine Daston |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 456 |
Release | : 1988 |
ISBN-10 | : 069100644X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780691006444 |
Rating | : 4/5 (4X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Classical Probability in the Enlightenment by : Lorraine Daston
Book excerpt: "This book presents a comprehensive, insightful survey of the history of probability, both in terms of its scientific and its social uses. . . . It represents a substantial contribution not only to the history of probability but also to our understanding of the Enlightenment in general".--Joseph W. Dauben, "American Scientist".