The purpose of this book is to provide a self-contained entry into Monte Carlo
computational techniques. First and foremost, it must not be confused with
a programming addendum to our earlier book Monte Carlo Statistical Meth-
ods whose second edition came out in 2004. The current book has a dierent
purpose, namely to make a general audience familiar with the programming
aspects of Monte Carlo methodology through practical implementation. Not
only have we introduced R at the core of this book, but the emphasis and
contents have changed drastically from Monte Carlo Statistical Methods, even
though the overall vision remains the same. Theoretical foundations are intentionally
avoided in the current book.
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