A Gentle Introduction to Optimization
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Optimization is an essential technique for solving problems in areas as diverse as accounting, computer science and engineering. Assuming only basic linear algebra and with a clear focus on the fundamental concepts, this textbook is the perfect starting point for first- and second-year undergraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds and with varying levels of ability. Modern, real-world examples motivate the theory throughout. The authors keep the text as concise and focused as possible, with more advanced material treated…
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Key features
- Course-tested material from authors with 40 years of teaching experience
- Self-contained chapters make it suitable for independent study
- Prepares the reader for more advanced courses in optimization
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781107282094
- Subjects Control Systems and Optimisation,Engineering,Mathematics,Optimisation
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 29 September 2014
- ISBN: 9781107053441
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 0.73kg
- Contains: 55 b/w illus. 25 colour illus. 20 tables 140 exercises
- Page extent: 282 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 15 September 2014
- ISBN: 9781107658790
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 0.57kg
- Contains: 55 b/w illus. 25 colour illus. 20 tables 140 exercises
- Page extent: 279 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 28 May 2018
- ISBN: 9781107282094
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