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Operational Research: Problems, Techniques and Exercises

Michael Stanley; Williamson Makower

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Operational Research: Problems, Techniques and Exercises
Operational Research: Problems, Techniques and Exercises

Master Operations Research with practical exercises.

If you're fascinated by optimizing complex systems, this vintage gem is for you. It's like a time capsule that offers a foundational understanding of Operational Research with hands-on practice, allowing you to grapple with problems just like the pioneers of the field. Plus, digging into methods of the past gives an appreciation for today's advances.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Operational Research: Problems, Techniques and Exercises

by Michael Stanley; Williamson Makower
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ISBN: 9780340202326
Author: Michael Stanley; Williamson Makower
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Date of Publication: 1975-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business, Economics, Science
Related Topics: Technology, Finance, Management, Society
Goodreads rating: 2.0
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Master Operations Research with practical exercises.

If you're fascinated by optimizing complex systems, this vintage gem is for you. It's like a time capsule that offers a foundational understanding of Operational Research with hands-on practice, allowing you to grapple with problems just like the pioneers of the field. Plus, digging into methods of the past gives an appreciation for today's advances.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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