Introduction to Game Theory (Universitext) (1994. XVI, 229 p. w. figs. 23,5 cm)

The mathematical theory of games has as its purpose the analysis of a wide range of competitive situations. The second is the more practical goal of being able to advise the players of the game as to the best way to play. The first goal is especially relevant when the game is on a large scale, has many players, and has complicated rules.