{"product_id":"model-building-in-mathematical-programming-by-h-paul-williams-9781118443330","title":"Model Building in Mathematical Programming","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5th edition of \u003ci\u003eModel Building in Mathematical Programming\u003c\/i\u003e discusses the general principles of model building in mathematical programming and demonstrates how they can be applied by using several simplified but practical problems from widely different contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested formulations and solutions are provided, along with some computational experience, to give the reader a sense of the computational difficulty associated with solving specific types of models. Furthermore, this book illustrates the scope and limitations of mathematical programming and shows how it can be applied to real situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy emphasizing the importance of building and interpreting models rather than focusing solely on the solution process, the author aims to fill a gap left by many works that concentrate on the algorithmic aspects of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this article, \u003cb\u003eH.P. Williams\u003c\/b\u003e explains his original motivation and objectives in writing the book, how it has been modified and updated over the years, and what is new in this edition. He also discusses why it has maintained its relevance and popularity over time: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.statisticsviews.com\/details\/feature\/4566481\/Model-Building-in-Mathematical-Programming-published-in-fifth-edition.html\"\u003eRead more here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854679462124,"sku":"9781118443330","price":111.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b66ec7e9753ffc4a6bcbd42aa8b0dbbe.jpg?v=1759266424","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/model-building-in-mathematical-programming-by-h-paul-williams-9781118443330","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}