Prisoner's Dilemma: John von Neumann, Game Theory, and the Puzzle of the Bomb
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Prisoner's Dilemma: John von Neumann, Game Theory, and the Puzzle of the Bomb

by William Poundstone

Science Biography
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A biography of John von Neumann that explores the creation of game theory and its role in the nuclear age.

ISBN-13 9780385415804 ASIN 038541580X Views 76 Publisher Anchor Year 1993 Edition First Edition Thus Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 294 Adult No Created March 06, 2026 Updated August 14, 2026
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Prisoner's Dilemma examines the life and work of mathematician John von Neumann.

The book traces the origins and impact of game theory in the context of the Cold War.

It discusses how strategic thinking influenced decisions surrounding nuclear weapons.

Readers gain insight into the intersection of mathematics, science, and history.

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