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12. William W. Cooper

Authors : Timothy W. Ruefli, Robert R. Wiggins

Published in: Profiles in Operations Research

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Abstract

The pioneers ofOperations Research (OR) came from many different social, economic, and educational backgrounds. Their entry into OR was often due to a chance meeting, an unrelated job opportunity, or the influence of a teacher. The William (Bill) Cooper story is a most amazing case in point. He rose from a most difficult social and economic milieu to become one of the most respected and honored members of the OR profession.

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Title: William W. Cooper
Authors: Timothy W. Ruefli
Robert R. Wiggins
Publisher: Springer US
Book: Profiles in Operations Research
Print ISBN: 978-1-4419-6280-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-4419-6281-2

Copyright Year: 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6281-2_12