{"title":"Stephen M. Stigler","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing works of \u003cem\u003eStephen M. Stigler\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed authority in the field of statistics and its history. With a unique ability to weave stories from the annals of statistical thought, Stigler brings to life the evolution of this critical science in accessible and engaging ways. His writings explore both the development and impact of statistics, revealing its deep roots and fascinating history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works, \u003cem\u003eCasanova's Lottery\u003c\/em\u003e takes you on a captivating journey through the probability theories behind historical lotteries, while \u003cem\u003eThe History of Statistics\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the profound advances that shaped modern society. These books are perfect for those interested in \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the intersection of numbers and narratives throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStigler's collections are a must-read for anyone curious about how statistical thinking has evolved and influenced the world as we know it more profoundly. Explore the collection and enrich your understanding of the fundamental principles and pioneering thinkers that have shaped this ever-relevant discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-history-of-statistics","title":"The History of Statistics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent book offers the first comprehensive exploration of the development of statistics from around 1700 to its establishment as a distinct and mature discipline by 1900. Stephen M. Stigler masterfully narrates how statistics emerged from the convergence of mathematical concepts and the demands of various applied sciences such as astronomy, geodesy, experimental psychology, genetics, and sociology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe History of Statistics\u003c\/em\u003e, Stigler delves into numerous intriguing questions that uncover the evolution of statistical methods. How did scientists learn to combine measurements made under different conditions? And what led them to employ probability theory to assess the accuracy of their results? Stigler explores why statistical methods found successful application in astronomy long before they became significant in the social sciences. He also examines the paradox of the introduction of least squares pre-dating the discovery of regression by more than eighty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book critically analyses the major works of prominent figures like Bernoulli, De Moivre, Bayes, Quetelet, and Lexis, often regarded as partial failures, and juxtaposes them with the triumphant contributions of Laplace, Galton, Edgeworth, Pearson, and Yule. Stigler reveals how Galton's probability machine, the quincunx, played a crucial role in leading to significant advancements in the late nineteenth century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStigler's emphasis is on the development of probability theory methods for measuring uncertainty in experimental and observational sciences, reducing uncertainty, and conceptualising quantitative studies in the social sciences. He meticulously describes the scientific contexts in which these methods evolved and pinpoints the conceptual or mathematical challenges that hindered the growth of mathematical statistics. Additionally, he highlights the crucial conceptual breakthroughs that allowed for significant progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStatisticians, historians of science, and social and behavioural scientists will find in this book a profound understanding of the use of statistical methods and a better comprehension of their promise and limitations. This scholarly endeavour, the result of ten years of research, is a compelling read for anyone interested in the humanistic study of science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe History of Statistics\u003c\/em\u003e will enlighten readers on the rich history and development of statistical methods and their integral role in various scientific advancements, while also providing a critical lens through which to appreciate both the potential and the boundaries of statistical techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45763334471916,"sku":"9780674403413","price":115.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674403413.jpg?v=1727092821"},{"product_id":"casanovas-lottery-by-stephen-m-stigler-9780226820798","title":"Casanova's Lottery","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fascinating story of an important lottery that flourished in France from 1757 to 1836 and its role in transforming our understanding of the nature of risk.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1750s, at the urging of famed adventurer Giacomo Casanova, the French state began to embrace risk in adopting a new Loterie. The prize amounts paid varied, depending on the number of tickets bought and the amount of the bet, as determined by each individual bettor. The state could lose money on any individual Loterie drawing while being statistically guaranteed to come out on top in the long run. In adopting this framework, the French state took on risk in a way no other has, before or after. At each drawing, the state was at risk of losing a large amount; what is more, that risk was precisely calculable, generally well understood, and yet taken on by the state with little more than a mathematical theory to protect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStephen M. Stigler follows the Loterie from its curious inception through its hiatus during the French Revolution, its renewal and expansion in 1797, and finally to its suppression in 1836, examining throughout the wider question of how members of the public came to trust in new financial technologies and believe in their value. Drawing from an extensive collection of rare ephemera, Stigler pieces together the Loterie's remarkable inner workings, as well as its implications for the nature of risk and the role of lotteries in social life over the period 1700–1950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth a fun read and fodder for many fields, \u003ci\u003eCasanova's Lottery\u003c\/i\u003e shines new light on the conscious introduction of risk into the management of a nation-state and the rationality of playing unfair games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000562598124,"sku":"9780226820798","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20436263482268.jpg?v=1763285209"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/stephen-m-stigler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}