How to Solve It: Modern Heuristics (2000) Front Cover Book Details Author Zbigniew Michalewicz David B. Fogel Genre Heuristics; Mathematics; Problem Solving Subject Problem solving; Heuristic Publication Date 2000 Format Hardcover (240 x 165 mm) Publisher Springer-Verlag Language English Plot This book is the only source that provides comprehensive, current, and detailed information on problem solving using modern heuristics. It covers classic methods of optimization, including dynamic programming, the simplex method, and gradient techniques, as well as recent innovations such as simulated annealing, tabu search, and evolutionary computation. Integrated into the discourse is a series of problems and puzzles to challenge the reader. The book is written in a lively, engaging style and is intended for students and practitioners alike. Anyone who reads and understands the material in the book will be armed with the most powerful problem solving tools currently known. Personal Details Collection Status In Collection Store Barnes & Noble Location A06 Purchase Price $49.95 Purchase Date 2001 Condition Fine Index 166 Owner Paulo Mendes Read It No Reading Date 2001 Links Amazon US Amazon UK Barnes & Noble Powell's Collection # 001203 Product Details LoC Classification QA63 .M53 2000 Dewey 153.4/3 21 ISBN 3540660615 Edition 01 Printing 1 Paper Type acid-free Country USA Cover Price $49.95 Nr of Pages 467 First Edition Yes Rare No Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. [445]-464) and index.