TY - BOOK AU - Vaserstein,Leonid Nison AU - Byrne,Christopher Cattellier TI - Introduction to linear programming SN - 9788129701008 U1 - 519.72 23rd PY - 2003/// CY - Delhi PB - Pearson Education KW - Linear Programming KW - Mathematics KW - Data Processing N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Preface -- Introduction: What is Linear Programming? -- Background -- Tableaux and Pivoting -- Simplex Method -- Duality -- Transportation Problems -- Matrix Games -- Linear Approximation N2 - This textbook presents a clear, step‑by‑step introduction to linear programming, designed for students with a range of mathematical backgrounds. It begins with foundational logic and algebra, progressing through the simplex algorithm and duality. The text addresses real‑world applications—including transportation models and games theory—and concludes with extended appendices on advanced topics like convex programming and interior‑point methods. Many exercises across difficulty levels encourage both basic understanding and deeper exploration ER -