Algorithms to live by: the computer science of human decisions
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Griffiths, Tom, 1978- author.
Published:
New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2016.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
x, 351 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Status:
Description
Explores how computer algorithms can be applied to everyday life, drawing on myriad disciplines to explain how computers have proven adept at making decisions and taking chances.
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Location
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Status
East Lyme Public Adult Non-Fiction
153.43 Christian
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Hamden/Miller Adult Nonfiction 2nd Floor
153.43/CHR
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Orange/Case Adult Nonfiction Book
153.43 Christian
Due Aug 11, 2025
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781627790369
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Explores how computer algorithms can be applied to everyday life, drawing on myriad disciplines to explain how computers have proven adept at making decisions and taking chances.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Christian, B., & Griffiths, T. (2016). Algorithms to live by: the computer science of human decisions. Henry Holt and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Christian, Brian, 1984- and Tom Griffiths. 2016. Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions. Henry Holt and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Christian, Brian, 1984- and Tom Griffiths, Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions. Henry Holt and Company, 2016.
MLA Citation (style guide)Christian, Brian and Tom Griffiths. Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions. Henry Holt and Company, 2016.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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