Approaches to the Theory of Optimization

by J. P. Ponstein and J.P. Ponstein

Book Overview

Optimization is concerned with finding the best (optimal) solution to mathematical problems that may arise in economics, engineering, the social sciences and the mathematical sciences. As is suggested by its title, this book surveys various ways of penetrating the subject. The author begins with a selection of the type of problem to which optimization can be applied and the remainder of the book develops the theory, mainly from the viewpoint of mathematical...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521604915
• ISBN13: 9780521604918
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.5"