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Probability: Theory and Examples
A useful reference.for those who apply probability to work, THEORY AND EXAMPLES focuses attention on examples and results while developing theory.
512 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1990
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Richard Durrett
25 books1 followerRichard Timothy Durrett is a mathematician known for his research and books on mathematical probability theory, stochastic processes and their application to mathematical ecology and population genetics.
He received his BS and MS at Emory University in 1972 and 1973 and his Ph.D. at Stanford University in 1976 under advisor Donald Iglehart. From 1985 until 2010 was on the faculty at Cornell University. Since 2010, Durrett has been a professor at Duke University.
He was elected to the United States National Academy of Sciences in 2007. In 2012 he became a fellow of the American Mathematical Society.[1]
Durrett is the founder of the Cornell Probability Summer Schools, and he is still its scientific organizer.
He received his BS and MS at Emory University in 1972 and 1973 and his Ph.D. at Stanford University in 1976 under advisor Donald Iglehart. From 1985 until 2010 was on the faculty at Cornell University. Since 2010, Durrett has been a professor at Duke University.
He was elected to the United States National Academy of Sciences in 2007. In 2012 he became a fellow of the American Mathematical Society.[1]
Durrett is the founder of the Cornell Probability Summer Schools, and he is still its scientific organizer.
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October 15, 2022
kicking my ass in grad school
June 10, 2024
Clear and comprehensive; with end-of-chapter exercises.
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