This fully revised and updated new edition of the well established textbook affords a clear introduction to the theory of probability. Topics covered include conditional probability, independence, discrete and continuous random variables, generating functions and limit theorems, and an introduction to Markov chains. The text is accessible to undergraduate students and provides numerous examples and exercises to help develop the important skills necessary for problem solving. First Edition Hb (1994): 0-521-42028-8 First Edition Pb (1994): 0-521-42183-7