R help - Nov 2005 - _simple_ introduction to bayesian methods?

I made it through the first chapter ("Background") of Bayesian Data
Analysis by Gelman, et al.  Conceptually, the Bayesian approach
appeals to me and my curiosity is piqued.  However, the next chapter
was much too terse. The math is daunting.  Where can I find a gentle
introduction?  Or which math book(s) do I need to read first?

On page 27, there is mention of introductory books including Bayesian
Methods by Jeff Gill (2002).  Just for fun, I took a look at this book
to see whether I could get through it.  Chapter 1 was inviting, but
again, the math got too sophisticated starting from chapter 2.

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Dear Joshua,

You might take a look at Lancaster, An Introduction to Modern Bayesian
Econometrics.

I hope this helps,
 John

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John Fox
Department of Sociology
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada L8S 4M4
905-525-9140x23604
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> I made it through the first chapter ("Background") of 
> Bayesian Data Analysis by Gelman, et al.  Conceptually, the 
> Bayesian approach appeals to me and my curiosity is piqued.  
> However, the next chapter was much too terse. The math is 
> daunting.  Where can I find a gentle introduction?  Or which 
> math book(s) do I need to read first?
> 
> On page 27, there is mention of introductory books including 
> Bayesian Methods by Jeff Gill (2002).  Just for fun, I took a 
> look at this book to see whether I could get through it.  
> Chapter 1 was inviting, but again, the math got too 
> sophisticated starting from chapter 2.
> 
> --
> Make April 15 just another day, visit http://fairtax.org
>