Inference and Disputed Authorship: The Federalist (The David Hume Series) - Softcover

Mosteller, Frederick; Wallace, David L

 
9781575865522: Inference and Disputed Authorship: The Federalist (The David Hume Series)
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ISBN 10: 1575865521 ISBN 13: 9781575865522
Publisher: Center for the Study of Language and Information, 2008

Synopsis

The 1964 publication of "Inference and Disputed Authorship" made the cover of "Time" magazine and drew the attention of academics and the public alike for its use of statistical methodology to solve one of American history's most notorious questions: the disputed authorship of the "Federalist Papers". Back in print for a new generation of readers, this classic volume applies mathematics, including the once-controversial Bayesian analysis, to the heart of a literary and historical problem by studying frequently used words in the texts. The reissue of this landmark book will be welcomed by anyone interested in the juncture of history, political science, and authorship.

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About the Author

Frederick Mosteller (1916-2006) was professor of statistics at Harvard University. David L. Wallace is professor emeritus of statistics at the University of Chicago.

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Publisher
Center for the Study of Language and Information
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1575865521
ISBN 13 
9781575865522
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
320

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