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Constraint Theory

Multidimensional Mathematical Model Management

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At first glance, this might appear to be a book on mathematics, but it is really intended for the practical engineer who wishes to gain greater control of the multidimensional mathematical models which are increasingly an important part of his environment. Another feature of the book is that it attempts to balance left- and right-brain perceptions; the author has noticed that many graph theory books are disturbingly light on actual topological pictures of their material. One thing that this book is not is a depiction of the Theory of Constraints, as defined by Eliyahu Goldratt in the 1980’s. Constraint Theory was originally defined by the author in his PhD dissertation in 1967 and subsequent papers written over the following decade. It strives to employ more of a mathematical foundation to complexity than the Theory of Constraints. This merely attempts to differentiate this book from Goldratt’s work, not demean his efforts. After all, the main body of work in the field of 1 Systems Engineering is still largely qualitative .

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Frontmatter
Chapter 1. Motivations
What is Constraint Theory and why is it important?
Chapter 2. The Four-Fold Way
How to Perceive Complex Mathematical Models and Well-Posed Problems
Chapter 3. General Results
From Protomath to Math to Metamath
Chapter 4. Regular Relations
Searching for the Kernels of Constraint
Chapter 5. Discrete and Interval Relations
The Diminished Utility of Metamodels
Chapter 6. The Logical Structure of Constraint Theory
A Compact Summary
Chapter 7. Examples of Constraint Theory Applied to Real-World Problems
Chapter 8. Manager and Analyst Meet Again
Gists and Schizophrenia
Backmatter
Metadaten
Titel
Constraint Theory
verfasst von
George J. Friedman
Copyright-Jahr
2005
Verlag
Springer US
Electronic ISBN
978-0-387-27650-2
Print ISBN
978-0-387-23418-2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-27650-5

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