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A History Of The Mathematical Theory Of Probability

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A History Of The Mathematical Theory Of Probability
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Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
ISBN/ASIN: 054877272X
ISBN-13: 9780548772720
Number of pages: 640

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A thorough and standard work in the field. Isaac Todhunter (1820-1884) gave a close and carefully reasoned account of the difficulties involved and the solutions offered by each investigator. His studies and use of source materials were thorough and fully documented. His reputation rests on the contribution he made to the history of mathematics.

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