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Inference and Disputed Authorship
Mosteller, Frederick; Wallace, David L.
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Description for Inference and Disputed Authorship
paperback. Uses statistical methodology to solve one of American history's most notorious questions: the disputed authorship of the "Federalist Papers". This volume applies mathematics, including the once-controversial Bayesian analysis, to the heart of a literary and historical problem by studying frequently used words in the texts. Series: David Hume S. Num Pages: 320 pages, figures. BIC Classification: DSB; PBK; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 478.
The 1964 publication of "Inference and Disputed Authorship" made the cover of "Time" magazine and drew the attention of academics and the public alike for its use of statistical methodology to solve one of American history's most notorious questions: the disputed authorship of the "Federalist Papers". Back in print for a new generation of readers, this classic volume applies mathematics, including the once-controversial Bayesian analysis, to the heart of a literary and historical problem by studying frequently used words in the texts. The reissue of this landmark book will be welcomed by anyone interested in the juncture of history, political ... Read more
The 1964 publication of "Inference and Disputed Authorship" made the cover of "Time" magazine and drew the attention of academics and the public alike for its use of statistical methodology to solve one of American history's most notorious questions: the disputed authorship of the "Federalist Papers". Back in print for a new generation of readers, this classic volume applies mathematics, including the once-controversial Bayesian analysis, to the heart of a literary and historical problem by studying frequently used words in the texts. The reissue of this landmark book will be welcomed by anyone interested in the juncture of history, political ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Centre for the Study of Language & Information United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Series
David Hume S.
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Stanford, United States
ISBN
9781575865522
SKU
V9781575865522
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About Mosteller, Frederick; Wallace, David L.
Frederick Mosteller (1916-2006) was professor of statistics at Harvard University. David L. Wallace is professor emeritus of statistics at the University of Chicago.
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