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Course in Convexity
Alexander Barvinok
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Description for Course in Convexity
Hardcover. Convexity is a simple idea that manifests itself in a surprising variety of places. This work demonstrates that simplicity, intuitive appeal, and the universality of applications make teaching (and learning) convexity a gratifying experience. It demonstrates the power of a few simple unifying principles in a variety of pure and applied problems. Series: Graduate Studies in Mathematics. Num Pages: 366 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PBK; PBM; PBP; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 185 x 24. Weight in Grams: 826.
Convexity is a simple idea that manifests itself in a surprising variety of places. This fertile field has an immensely rich structure and numerous applications. Barvinok demonstrates that simplicity, intuitive appeal, and the universality of applications make teaching (and learning) convexity a gratifying experience. The book will benefit both teacher and student: It is easy to understand, entertaining to the reader, and includes many exercises that vary in degree of difficulty. Overall, the author demonstrates the power of a few simple unifying principles in a variety of pure and applied problems. The notion of convexity comes from geometry. Barvinok describes ... Read more
Convexity is a simple idea that manifests itself in a surprising variety of places. This fertile field has an immensely rich structure and numerous applications. Barvinok demonstrates that simplicity, intuitive appeal, and the universality of applications make teaching (and learning) convexity a gratifying experience. The book will benefit both teacher and student: It is easy to understand, entertaining to the reader, and includes many exercises that vary in degree of difficulty. Overall, the author demonstrates the power of a few simple unifying principles in a variety of pure and applied problems. The notion of convexity comes from geometry. Barvinok describes ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
American Mathematical Society United States
Number of pages
366
Condition
New
Series
Graduate Studies in Mathematics
Number of Pages
366
Place of Publication
Providence, United States
ISBN
9780821829684
SKU
V9780821829684
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