The Mathematics of Politics

It is because mathematics is often misunderstood, it is commonly – – believed it has nothing to say about politics. The high school – – experience with mathematics, for so many the lasting impression – – of the subject, suggests that mathematics is the study of numbers, – – operations, formulas, and manipulations of symbols. Those – – believing this is the extent of mathematics might conclude – – mathematics has no relevance to politics. This book counters this impression. – – – The second edition of this popular book focuses on mathematical reasoning – – about politics. In the search for ideal ways to make certain kinds – – of decisions, a lot of wasted effort can be averted if mathematics can determine that – – finding such an ideal is actually impossible in the first place. – – – In the first three parts of this book, we address the following three – – political questions: – – – (1) Is there a good way to choose winners of elections? – – (2) Is there a good way to apportion congressional seats? – – (3) Is there a good way to make decisions in situations of conflict and – – uncertainty? – – – In the fourth and final part of this book, we examine the Electoral – – College system that is used in the United States to select a president. – – There we bring together ideas that are introduced in each of the three – – earlier parts of the book. – – Product details – – – Simultaneous – Publisher: CRC Press; 2 edition (November 18, 2016) – Publication Date: November 18, 2016 – –