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Hardback. Begins with a look at the ideas of Mancur Olson and George Williams, who shifted the question of why cooperation happens from an emphasis on group benefits to individual costs. This book then explores how these ideas have influenced our thinking about cooperation, coordination, and collective action. Num Pages: 264 pages, 7 line illus. BIC Classification: JHB; JHM; JPA; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691154954
- ISBN
- 9780691154954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.37
€ 46.99
€ 33.37
Paperback. What are your chances of dying on your next flight, being called for jury duty, or winning the lottery? We all encounter probability problems in our everyday lives. This title challenges us to think creatively about the laws of probability as they apply in playful, sometimes deceptive, ways to a fascinating array of speculative situations. Series: Princeton Puzzlers. Num Pages: 304 pages, 65 line illus. 42 computer sim. BIC Classification: PBT; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 207 x 134 x 21. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- Reissue
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691155005
- ISBN
- 9780691155005
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.95
€ 20.99
€ 16.95
Paperback. We all played tag when we were kids. What most of us don't realize is that this simple chase game is in fact an application of pursuit theory. This book gives us the complete history of this area of mathematics, from its classical analytical beginnings to the present day. Series: Princeton Puzzlers. Num Pages: 272 pages, 5 halftones. 67 line illus. BIC Classification: PBUD; PBX; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 208 x 136 x 19. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- With a New preface by the author
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691155012
- ISBN
- 9780691155012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.11
€ 20.99
€ 17.11
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691155746
- ISBN
- 9780691155746
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.72
€ 46.99
€ 33.72
Hardback. Offers a comprehensive account of the Gross-Zagier formula on Shimura curves over real fields relates the heights of Heegner points on abelian varieties to the derivatives of L-series. This title begins with a conceptual formulation of the Gross-Zagier formula in terms of incoherent quaternion algebras and incoherent automorphic representations. Series: Annals of Mathematics Studies. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: PBMW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691155913
- ISBN
- 9780691155913
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.25€ 154.21
€ 207.25
€ 154.21
Paperback. Offers a comprehensive account of the Gross-Zagier formula on Shimura curves over real fields relates the heights of Heegner points on abelian varieties to the derivatives of L-series. This title begins with a conceptual formulation of the Gross-Zagier formula in terms of incoherent quaternion algebras and incoherent automorphic representations. Series: Annals of Mathematics Studies. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: PBMW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691155920
- ISBN
- 9780691155920
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 108.95€ 82.56
€ 108.95
€ 82.56
Paperback. Tells the incredible story of how astronomers solved one of the most compelling mysteries in science and, along the way, introduces readers to fundamental concepts and cutting-edge advances in modern astronomy.--From publisher description. Num Pages: 384 pages, 46 halftones. 76 line illus. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691156286
- ISBN
- 9780691156286
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.61
€ 37.99
€ 27.61
Hardback. Series: London Mathematical Society Monographs. Num Pages: 584 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBK; PBM; PBMW; PBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 186 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691156545
- ISBN
- 9780691156545
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.25€ 154.74
€ 207.25
€ 154.74
Paperback. Offers surprising insights into the nature, meaning, and practice of mathematics. This book explains mathematical aspects of origami foldings; discusses the frequency and distribution of the prime numbers; ponders whether mathematics is invented or discovered; and describes what is special about a ball in five dimensions. Editor(s): Pitici, Mircea. Series: The Best Writing on Mathematics. Num Pages: 320 pages, 37 halftones. 15 line illus. 3 tables. BIC Classification: PB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 219 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691156552
- ISBN
- 9780691156552
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.82
€ 23.99
€ 17.82
Hardback. In April 1922, we find Einstein lecturing in Paris, engaged in reestablishing ties among scientists in former enemy nations. This title recounts in poetic prose the hectic schedule on land, the contemplative rest at sea, and his musings on science, philosophy, and art during his first encounter with the Far East, Palestine, and Spain. Editor(s): Buchwald, Diana Kormos; Illy, Jozsef; Rosenkranz, Ze'ev; Sauer, Tilman. Series: The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein. Num Pages: 1080 pages, 24 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DFG; PDX; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 199 x 63. Weight in Grams: 2176.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 1088
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691156736
- ISBN
- 9780691156736
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.00
€ 256.00
Paperback. Includes documents that appears in the language in which it was written, and presents the English translations of select portions of non-English materials. Editor(s): Buchwald, Diana Kormos; Rosenkranz, Ze'ev; Hentschel, Professor, Dr. Klaus; Sauer, Tilman; Illy, Jozsef. Translator(s): Hentschel, Ann M.; Moses, Osik. Series: The Collected Papers of Albert Einstein. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; PDX; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 251 x 188 x 29. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691156743
- ISBN
- 9780691156743
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.42€ 56.67
€ 73.42
€ 56.67
Hardback. What are the chances of a game-show contestant finding a chicken in a box? Is the Hanukkah dreidel a fair game? Will you be alive ten years from now? This book offers these probability puzzles. Num Pages: 256 pages, 28 line illus. 22 tables. BIC Classification: PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691156804
- ISBN
- 9780691156804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.00
€ 33.99
€ 25.00
Hardback. Series: Annals of Mathematics Studies. Num Pages: 320 pages, 3 line illus. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBWL; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691157122
- ISBN
- 9780691157122
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.12€ 172.33
€ 232.12
€ 172.33
Paperback. Series: Annals of Mathematics Studies. Num Pages: 320 pages, 3 line illus. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBWL; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691157153
- ISBN
- 9780691157153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.74€ 73.01
€ 94.74
€ 73.01
Hardback. Series: Annals of Mathematics Studies. Num Pages: 192 pages, 5 line illus. BIC Classification: PBKF; PBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691157757
- ISBN
- 9780691157757
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.12€ 172.33
€ 232.12
€ 172.33
Paperback. Series: Princeton Science Library. Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 halftones. 104 line illus. BIC Classification: PBMB; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Reissue
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691158204
- ISBN
- 9780691158204
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.95
€ 20.99
€ 16.95
Hardback. Introduces a theoretical entity: Agent_Zero. This title weaves a computational tapestry with threads from Plato, Hume, Darwin, Pavlov, Smith, Tolstoy, Marx, James, and Dostoevsky, among others. Series: Princeton Studies in Complexity. Num Pages: 272 pages, 113 color illus. 3 tables. BIC Classification: JHBA; JM; PBWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691158884
- ISBN
- 9780691158884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.14€ 50.82
€ 65.14
€ 50.82
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691159911
- ISBN
- 9780691159911
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.15
€ 30.99
€ 22.15
Paperback. Offers a selection of personal papers. This title includes rhymes, an exchange with Queen Elizabeth of Belgium about fine music, and expressions of his devotion to Zionism. Editor(s): Dukas, Helen; Hoffmann, Banesh. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: BGT; BJ; PDX; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 218 x 148 x 12. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- With a New foreword by Ze'ev Rosenkranz
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691160238
- ISBN
- 9780691160238
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.93
€ 23.99
€ 17.93
Paperback. Ecology is capturing the popular imagination like never before, with issues such as climate change, species extinctions, and habitat destruction becoming ever more prominent. This title provides an accessible mathematical foundation for the advances in ecology. It introduces students to the key literature in the field. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 halftone. 129 line illus. 4 tables. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Second
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691160313
- ISBN
- 9780691160313
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.37€ 70.49
€ 92.37
€ 70.49