Linear Programming and Extensions: 25 (Princeton Landmarks in Mathematics and Physics) - Softcover

Dantzig, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0691059136 ISBN 13: 9780691059136

Publisher: Princeton University Press, 1998

Synopsis

In real-world problems related to finance, business, and management, mathematicians and economists frequently encounter optimization problems. In this classic book, George Dantzig looks at a wealth of examples and develops linear programming methods for their solutions. He begins by introducing the basic theory of linear inequalities and describes the powerful simplex method used to solve them. Treatments of the price concept, the transportation problem, and matrix methods are also given, and key mathematical concepts such as the properties of convex sets and linear vector spaces are covered.

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About the Author

George B. Dantzig (1914–2005) is widely acclaimed as the father of linear programming and was a leading figure in the development of mathematical optimization, making important contributions to fields such as industrial engineering, economics, and statistics. He was professor emeritus of operations research and computer science at Stanford University.

From the Back Cover

"The author of this book was the main force in establishing a new mathematical discipline, and he has contributed to its further development at every stage and from every angle. This volume ... is a treasure trove for those who work in this field--teachers, students, and users alike. Its encyclopaedic coverage, due in part to collaboration with other experts, makes it an absolute must."--S. Vajda, Zentralblatt für Mathematik und ihre Grenzgebiete

Edition details

• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0691059136
• ISBN 13: 9780691059136
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 656