How Long to Read Lectures on the Theory of Games (AM-37)

How Long Does it Take to Read Lectures on the Theory of Games (AM-37)?

It takes the average reader 2 hours to read Lectures on the Theory of Games (AM-37) by Harold William Kuhn

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Description

This book is a spectacular introduction to the modern mathematical discipline known as the Theory of Games. Harold Kuhn first presented these lectures at Princeton University in 1952. They succinctly convey the essence of the theory, in part through the prism of the most exciting developments at its frontiers half a century ago. Kuhn devotes considerable space to topics that, while not strictly the subject matter of game theory, are firmly bound to it. These are taken mainly from the geometry of convex sets and the theory of probability distributions. The book opens by addressing "matrix games," a name first introduced in these lectures as an abbreviation for two-person, zero-sum games in normal form with a finite number of pure strategies. It continues with a treatment of games in extensive form, using a model introduced by the author in 1950 that quickly supplanted von Neumann and Morgenstern's cumbersome approach. A final section deals with games that have an infinite number of pure strategies for the two players. Throughout, the theory is generously illustrated with examples, and exercises test the reader's understanding. A historical note caps off each chapter. For readers familiar with the calculus and with elementary matrix theory or vector analysis, this book offers an indispensable store of vital insights on a subject whose importance has only grown with the years.

How long is Lectures on the Theory of Games (AM-37)?

Lectures on the Theory of Games (AM-37) by Harold William Kuhn is 120 pages long, and a total of 30,000 words.

This makes it 40% the length of the average book. It also has 37% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Lectures on the Theory of Games (AM-37) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 43 minutes to read Lectures on the Theory of Games (AM-37) aloud.

What Reading Level is Lectures on the Theory of Games (AM-37)?

Lectures on the Theory of Games (AM-37) is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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