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Struck by Lightning : the Curious World of Probabilities by Jeffrey S. Rosenthal [Rosenthal, Jeffrey S.] is a mathematics available to read on EtoBox.
What is Struck by Lightning : the Curious World of Probabilities about?
From lotteries, opinion polls and insurance to worries about murder rates, natural disasters and terrorism, probability plays a major part in our everyday lives a part that is frequently and needlessly misunderstood. Jeffrey S. Rosenthal, a math professor and improvisational comedian, comes to the rescue with this irreverent, bestselling exploration of the odds and oddities of randomness. Looking at such familiar topics as poker hands, e-mail spam, political elections and game shows, Struck by Lightning puts probability into perspective and has fun along the way.
Who reads Struck by Lightning : the Curious World of Probabilities?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Jeffrey S. Rosenthal [Rosenthal, Jeffrey S.]
- Publisher
- Harper and Collins Publishers
- Published
- 2010
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781443401678
- Category
- mathematics
- Subjects
- Mathematics, Science, Physics
- Rating
- 3.65 / 5 (216 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13
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