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Explore the evolution of probability theory with this detailed study from Springer. This book provides a comprehensive look at the history of the central limit theorem and related probabilistic limit theorems, covering the period from approximately 1810 through 1950. Readers will learn about the historical development of analytical probability theory and the tools that define the field, including moments and characteristic functions. The text traces how Laplace originally deduced the theorem as a way to approximate the distributions of sums of independent random variables within classical probability. This work tracks the transition of the central limit theorem from a tool used for specific problems and applications into an autonomous mathematical concept. It is an essential resource for those interested in the history of mathematics and physical sciences, offering a deep look into how foundational mathematical ideas were built and refined over more than a century.

Key Features

Covers the historical development of the central limit theorem and related probabilistic limit theorems from 1810 to 1950.

Provides detailed context on the evolution of analytical probability theory and its essential mathematical tools.

Explains the use of characteristic functions and moments within the history of mathematical development.

Traces the origins of the theorem back to Laplace and its application to sums of independent random variables.

Details the transition of the theorem from a classical probability application to an autonomous mathematical concept.

Serves as a specialized study within the Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences series.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 December 2012
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16 November 2012

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