The Basic George B. Dantzig

Richard Cottle

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Stanford University Press
15 September 2003

Economic theory & philosophy; Operational research; Linear programming; Applied mathematics; Computer programming & software development

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.

The 24 chapters of this volume highlight the amazing breadth and enduring influence of Dantzig's research. Short, non-technical summaries at the opening of each major section introduce a specific research area and discuss the current significance of Dantzig's work in that field. Among the topics covered are mathematical statistics, the Simplex Method of linear programming, economic modeling, network optimization, and nonlinear programming. The book also includes a complete bibliography of Dantzig's writings.

Edited by: Richard Cottle
Imprint: Stanford University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 780g
ISBN: 9780804748346
ISBN 10: 0804748349
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 15 September 2003
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Reviews for The Basic George B. Dantzig

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. --John R. Birge, Dean, Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, Northwestern University