Author: Herbert Gintis
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 9780691009438
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
The study of strategic action (game theory) is moving from a formal science of rational behavior to an evolutionary tool kit for studying behavior in a broad array of social settings. In this problem-oriented introduction to the field, Herbert Gintis exposes students to the techniques and applications of game theory through a wealth of sophisticated and surprisingly fun-to-solve problems involving human (and even animal) behavior. Game Theory Evolving is innovative in several ways. First, it reflects game theory's expansion into such areas as cooperation in teams, networks, the evolution and diffusion of preferences, the connection between biology and economics, artificial life simulations, and experimental economics. Second, the book--recognizing that students learn by doing and that most game theory texts are weak on problems--is organized around problems, and introduces principles through practice. Finally, the quality of the problems is simply unsurpassed, and each chapter provides a study plan for instructors interested in teaching evolutionary game theory. Reflecting the growing consensus that in many important contexts outside of anonymous markets, human behavior is not well described by classical "rationality," Gintis shows students how to apply game theory to model how people behave in ways that reflect the special nature of human sociality and individuality. This book is perfect for upper undergraduate and graduate economics courses as well as a terrific introduction for ambitious do-it-yourselfers throughout the behavioral sciences.
Big Little Monkey
Author: Carole Lexa Schaefer
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 9780763620066
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
When Little Monkey decides to venture out into the jungle alone, beyond the gaze of his watchful Mama, he discovers that other animals are not as friendly and warm as his own family and that independence is not altogether a good thing.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 9780763620066
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
When Little Monkey decides to venture out into the jungle alone, beyond the gaze of his watchful Mama, he discovers that other animals are not as friendly and warm as his own family and that independence is not altogether a good thing.
I Love You, Little Monkey
Author: Alan Durant
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416924817
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Little Monkey gets into mischief when Big Monkey is too busy to play with him.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416924817
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Little Monkey gets into mischief when Big Monkey is too busy to play with him.
Little Monkey's Big Peeing Circus
Author: Tjibbe Veldkamp
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810939493
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Little Monkey starts a circus to show all the animals in the neighborhood how good he is at peeing, he excludes his friend Apelien until she shows him a trick that amazes everyone.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810939493
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Little Monkey starts a circus to show all the animals in the neighborhood how good he is at peeing, he excludes his friend Apelien until she shows him a trick that amazes everyone.
Game Theory Evolving
Author: Herbert Gintis
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 9780691009438
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
The study of strategic action (game theory) is moving from a formal science of rational behavior to an evolutionary tool kit for studying behavior in a broad array of social settings. In this problem-oriented introduction to the field, Herbert Gintis exposes students to the techniques and applications of game theory through a wealth of sophisticated and surprisingly fun-to-solve problems involving human (and even animal) behavior. Game Theory Evolving is innovative in several ways. First, it reflects game theory's expansion into such areas as cooperation in teams, networks, the evolution and diffusion of preferences, the connection between biology and economics, artificial life simulations, and experimental economics. Second, the book--recognizing that students learn by doing and that most game theory texts are weak on problems--is organized around problems, and introduces principles through practice. Finally, the quality of the problems is simply unsurpassed, and each chapter provides a study plan for instructors interested in teaching evolutionary game theory. Reflecting the growing consensus that in many important contexts outside of anonymous markets, human behavior is not well described by classical "rationality," Gintis shows students how to apply game theory to model how people behave in ways that reflect the special nature of human sociality and individuality. This book is perfect for upper undergraduate and graduate economics courses as well as a terrific introduction for ambitious do-it-yourselfers throughout the behavioral sciences.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 9780691009438
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
The study of strategic action (game theory) is moving from a formal science of rational behavior to an evolutionary tool kit for studying behavior in a broad array of social settings. In this problem-oriented introduction to the field, Herbert Gintis exposes students to the techniques and applications of game theory through a wealth of sophisticated and surprisingly fun-to-solve problems involving human (and even animal) behavior. Game Theory Evolving is innovative in several ways. First, it reflects game theory's expansion into such areas as cooperation in teams, networks, the evolution and diffusion of preferences, the connection between biology and economics, artificial life simulations, and experimental economics. Second, the book--recognizing that students learn by doing and that most game theory texts are weak on problems--is organized around problems, and introduces principles through practice. Finally, the quality of the problems is simply unsurpassed, and each chapter provides a study plan for instructors interested in teaching evolutionary game theory. Reflecting the growing consensus that in many important contexts outside of anonymous markets, human behavior is not well described by classical "rationality," Gintis shows students how to apply game theory to model how people behave in ways that reflect the special nature of human sociality and individuality. This book is perfect for upper undergraduate and graduate economics courses as well as a terrific introduction for ambitious do-it-yourselfers throughout the behavioral sciences.
Game Theory in Action
Author: Stephen Schecter
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691167656
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The essential textbook for learning game theory strategies Game Theory in Action is a textbook about using game theory across a range of real-life scenarios. From traffic accidents to the sex lives of lizards, Stephen Schecter and Herbert Gintis show students how game theory can be applied in diverse areas including animal behavior, political science, and economics. The book's examples and problems look at such fascinating topics as crime-control strategies, climate-change negotiations, and the power of the Oracle at Delphi. The text includes a substantial treatment of evolutionary game theory, where strategies are not chosen through rational analysis, but emerge by virtue of being successful. This is the side of game theory that is most relevant to biology; it also helps to explain how human societies evolve. Aimed at students who have studied basic calculus and some differential equations, Game Theory in Action is the perfect way to learn the concepts and practical tools of game theory. Aimed at students who have studied calculus and some differential equations Examples are drawn from diverse scenarios, ranging from traffic accidents to the sex lives of lizards A substantial treatment of evolutionary game theory Useful problem sets at the end of each chapter
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691167656
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The essential textbook for learning game theory strategies Game Theory in Action is a textbook about using game theory across a range of real-life scenarios. From traffic accidents to the sex lives of lizards, Stephen Schecter and Herbert Gintis show students how game theory can be applied in diverse areas including animal behavior, political science, and economics. The book's examples and problems look at such fascinating topics as crime-control strategies, climate-change negotiations, and the power of the Oracle at Delphi. The text includes a substantial treatment of evolutionary game theory, where strategies are not chosen through rational analysis, but emerge by virtue of being successful. This is the side of game theory that is most relevant to biology; it also helps to explain how human societies evolve. Aimed at students who have studied basic calculus and some differential equations, Game Theory in Action is the perfect way to learn the concepts and practical tools of game theory. Aimed at students who have studied calculus and some differential equations Examples are drawn from diverse scenarios, ranging from traffic accidents to the sex lives of lizards A substantial treatment of evolutionary game theory Useful problem sets at the end of each chapter
Sketches and Anecdotes of Animal Life
Author: John George Wood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal behavior
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal behavior
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Sketches and Anecdotes of Animal Life ... With Illustrations by Harrison Weir
Author: John George WOOD (M.A.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
The Story Tellers' Magazine
Author:
Publisher:
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Category : Storytelling
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Storytelling
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
The Calico Tiger
Author: Christian B Garrison
Publisher: Baker's Plays
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
As the tiger enters the forest, the other animals are frightened and hide, leaving the tiger lonely and without friends. After all, he can't change his fierce appearance. Then the other animals devise a plan -- paint him calico! The plan works -- until it rains! To make matters worse a hunter enters the forest stalking the mighty tiger. Peace is restored when the animals realize that it is truly the nature of the creature that matters, not his appearance.
Publisher: Baker's Plays
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
As the tiger enters the forest, the other animals are frightened and hide, leaving the tiger lonely and without friends. After all, he can't change his fierce appearance. Then the other animals devise a plan -- paint him calico! The plan works -- until it rains! To make matters worse a hunter enters the forest stalking the mighty tiger. Peace is restored when the animals realize that it is truly the nature of the creature that matters, not his appearance.
Primary Education
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description