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Highlights
- In Conned Again, Watson!
- About the Author: Colin Bruce is a physicist and science writer living in Oxford, England.
- 302 Pages
- Literary Criticism, Mystery & Detective
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About the Book
A thrilling way to learn about probability, statistics, and math-by watching Sherlock Holmes help victims exploited by evil con menBook Synopsis
In Conned Again, Watson!, Colin Bruce re-creates the atmosphere of the original Sherlock Holmes stories to shed light on an enduring truth: Our reliance on common sense-and ignorance of mathematics-often gets us into trouble. In these cautionary tales of greedy gamblers, reckless businessmen, and ruthless con men, Sherlock Holmes uses his deep understanding of probability, statistics, decision theory, and game theory to solve crimes and protect the innocent. But it's not just the characters in these well-crafted stories that are deceived by statistics or fall prey to gambling fallacies. We all suffer from the results of poor decisions. In this illuminating collection, Bruce entertains while teaching us to avoid similar blunders. From "The Execution of Andrews" to "The Case of the Gambling Nobleman," there has never been a more exciting way to learn when to take a calculated risk-and how to spot a scam.About the Author
Colin Bruce is a physicist and science writer living in Oxford, England. He is an expert in mathematical paradoxes and a lover of mysteries.Dimensions (Overall): 8.22 Inches (H) x 5.38 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .73 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 302
Genre: Literary Criticism
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Publisher: Basic Books (AZ)
Format: Paperback
Author: Colin Bruce
Language: English
Street Date: December 6, 2001
TCIN: 1006893523
UPC: 9780738205892
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-8013
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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