(1) An Elementary Treatise on Actuarial Mathematics (2) Some Recent Researches in the Theory of Statistics and Actuarial Science (3) Probabilités et statistiques

Abstract

(1) MATHEMATICS has been indebted to actuaries in the past for many valuable contributions in the fields of interpolation, finite differences, and statistical method. We have here an excellent treatise, by an actuary, on those branches of mathematics which are needed by the actuarial student. The author has held in mind the standard required to pass the examinations of the Institute of Actuaries, but has interpreted this standard in a broad way, with the result that we have chapters on elementary trigonometry, on functions and limits, and on differential and integral calculus, as well as those more especially required by the actuarial student, as are the chapters on differences, interpolation, approximate integration, and probability. The result is a model textbook. Proofs are clearly explained, and followed up by many illustrative examples, while the chapters end with a large number of well-chosen examples for solution by the student.

(1) An Elementary Treatise on Actuarial Mathematics.

By Harry Freeman. (Published for the Institute of Actuaries.) Pp. xiii + 399. (Cambridge: At the University Press, 1931.) 25s. net.

(2) Some Recent Researches in the Theory of Statistics and Actuarial Science.

By Prof. J. F. Steffensen. (Published for the Institute of Actuaries.) Pp. vi + 52. (Cambridge: At the University Press, 1930.) 5s. net.

(3) Probabilités et statistiques.

Dr. R. de Montessus de Ballore. (Leçons professés à I'Office National Météorologique de France.) Pp. ix + 211. (Paris: Hermannet Cie, 1931.) 60 francs.