Wiley Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science, 8 Volume Set

<p>The Encyclopedia received the <b>2011 RUSA Award for Outstanding Business Reference Source</b></p> <p><b>AN UNPARALLELED UNDERTAKING</b></p> <p>The Wiley Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science is the first multi-volume encyclopedia devoted to advancing the areas of operations research and management science. The Encyclopedia is available online and in print.</p> <p>The Encyclopedia was honored with the distinction of an “Outstanding Business Reference Source” by the Reference and User Services Association</p> <p><b>DETAILED AND AUTHORITATIVE</b></p> <p>Designed to be a mainstay for students and professionals alike, the Encyclopedia features four types of articles at varying levels written by diverse, international contributors.</p> <ul> <li>Introductory articles provide a broad and moderately technical treatment of core topics.</li> <li>Advanced articles review key areas of research in a citation-rich format similar to that of leading review journals.</li> <li>Technical articles provide more detailed discussions of key concepts addressed in related articles.</li> <li>Case Studies/Historical Interludes present successful and/or interesting examples of operations research and management science methodology in practical or historical contexts.</li> </ul> <p><b>KEY FEATURES OF THE ENCYCLOPEDIA</b></p> <ul> <li>Offers the only cohesive multi-volume reference devoted to operations research and management science theory, methodology, and applications</li> <li>Includes over 600 articles with contributions from over 1,000 authors from 45 countries.</li> <li>Features an Editorial Board comprised of experts in the field who have vast experience in academia, industry, and government</li> <li>Designed to make the content useful and accessible to the widest possible readership</li> <li>Provides practical tools to maximize benefits and minimize cost and risk</li> </ul>