Games Prisoners Play: The Tragicomic Worlds of Polish Prison Paperback - 2010
by Marek M. Kaminski
From the rear cover
"Games Prisoners Play is not just a superb description of prison life but also a provocative analysis of why the choices prisoners make under difficult circumstances are rational. The lens through which Kaminski views these choices is elementary game theory, which he uses to elucidate the subtleties of different strategic situations in a highly imaginative way. This book ranks with only a handful of works I know of that apply game theory, in depth, to unusual subjects and end up enriching both the subject and the theory."--Steven J. Brams, New York University, author of Theory of Moves and coauthor of Fair Division: From Cake-Cutting to Dispute Resolution
"An exceptionally interesting book, and a very engaging read, Games Prisoners Play is bound to make a major impact on scholarship in the field. I would be very surprised if it did not become a staple reference for any study of prison life for years to come."--Diego Gambetta, author of The Sicilian Mafia
"A terrific achievement. Marek Kaminski combines a unique 'fieldwork' in Polish prisons with insightful models of prisoners' behavior. This is an exceptional contribution to the ethnography of prison life and an imaginative application of game theory. It is also a memoir in its own right."--Federico Varese, author of The Russian Mafia
Details
- Title Games Prisoners Play: The Tragicomic Worlds of Polish Prison
- Author Marek M. Kaminski
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 248
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Princeton University Press
- Date 2010-10-24
- ISBN 9780691149325 / 0691149321
- Weight 0.73 lbs (0.33 kg)
- Dimensions 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.49 in (23.39 x 15.60 x 1.24 cm)
- Dewey Decimal Code B
More Copies for Sale
Games Prisoners Play: The Tragicomic Worlds of Polish Prison
by Marek M. Kaminski
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780691149325 / 0691149321
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Chico, California, United States
- Item Price
-
NZ$25.53NZ$8.49 shipping to USA
Show Details
Games Prisoners Play: The Tragicomic Worlds of Polish Prison
by Marek M. Kaminski
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780691149325 / 0691149321
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
NZ$39.83FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Games Prisoners Play: The Tragicomic Worlds of Polish Prison
by Marek M. Kaminski
- New
- Paperback
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780691149325 / 0691149321
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Southport, Merseyside, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
NZ$62.31NZ$21.19 shipping to USA
Show Details
Games Prisoners Play � The Tragicomic Worlds of Polish Prison
by Kaminski, Marek M.
- New
- Paperback
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780691149325 / 0691149321
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
NZ$68.97NZ$21.30 shipping to USA
Show Details
Games Prisoners Play: The Tragicomic Worlds of Polish Prison
by Marek M. Kaminski
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used:Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780691149325 / 0691149321
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
NZ$57.47FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
Games Prisoners Play – The Tragicomic Worlds of Polish Prison
by Kaminski, Marek M.
- New
- Paperback
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780691149325 / 0691149321
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
NZ$87.50NZ$21.30 shipping to USA
Show Details
Games Prisoners Play: The Tragicomic Worlds of Polish Prison
by Kaminski, Marek M
- New
- Paperback
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780691149325 / 0691149321
- Quantity Available
- 5
- Seller
-
campbelltown, Florida, United States
- Item Price
-
NZ$81.71NZ$17.02 shipping to USA