The Basic George B. Dantzig

The late George B. Dantzig, widely known as the father of linear programming, was a major influence in mathematics, operations research, and economics. As Professor Emeritus at Stanford University, he continued his decades of research on linear programming and related subjects. Dantzig was awarded eight honorary doctorates, the National Medal of Science, and the John von Neumann Theory Prize from the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences.
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About the author

Richard W. Cottle is Professor of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University.

Summary

Widely known as the father of linear programming, George B. Dantzig has been a major influence in mathematics, operations research and economics. This volume highlights the breadth and influence of his research, including mathematical statistics, economic modelling and network optimization.

Additional text

"This collection of papers not only represents a sample of the extraordinary contributions of George Dantzig but also chronicles the fundamental concepts of mathematical programming and operations research. Virtually all of today's work in optimization finds its origin in one or more of these papers. Beyond their historical importance for developing new tools and insights, these articles also demonstrate the elegance and clarity of Dantzig's style of exposition. Students and researchers in all mathematical science fields can learn from his example."

Product details

• Authors: Richard Cottle, George Bernard Dantzig
• Assisted by: Richard Cottle (Editor)
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.09.2003
• EAN: 9780804748346
• ISBN: 978-0-8047-4834-6
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 247 mm x 27 mm
• Weight: 780 g
• Series: Stanford Business Books (Hardc; Stanford Business Books (Hardc
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Probability theory, stochastic theory, mathematical statistics; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics