In Pursuit of the Traveling Salesman: Mathematics at the Limits of Computation Paperback - 2014
by William J. Cook
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"A gripping insider's account of one of the great mathematical problems. This book shows how deep mathematical insights can arise from apparently simple questions, and how the results can be applied to that most human of objectives: to achieve a desired outcome in the best possible way. In Pursuit of the Traveling Salesman deserves to become an instant classic."--Ian Stewart, author of Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures
"I found this to be a wonderful book on many levels. The writing is informal but precise, and a lot of ground is covered. Cook ties together so many diverse topics and includes informative discussions about the history. I now know a lot more about every aspect of the traveling salesman problem."--Stan Wagon, Macalester College, author of Mathematica in Action
"Cook makes a compelling case for the importance of the traveling salesman problem, revealing that while many brilliant minds have worked on the problem, the next key insight could really come from anyone. Because of his centrality to the research, he writes with a depth of knowledge and experience that few--if any--can surpass. I know of no other book like this."--Mitchel T. Keller, London School of Economics and Political Science
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- Title In Pursuit of the Traveling Salesman: Mathematics at the Limits of Computation
- Author William J. Cook
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Paperback
- Pages 248
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Princeton University Press
- Date 2014-11-09
- Features Bibliography
- ISBN 9780691163529 / 0691163529
- Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
- Dimensions 9.23 x 6.32 x 0.57 in (23.44 x 16.05 x 1.45 cm)
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- Aspects (Academic): Science/Technology Aspects
- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Chronological Period: 21st Century
- Dewey Decimal Code 511.5
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