Patterns of Problem Solving

A broad treatment of the theory and practice of problem solving by Moshe F. Rubinstein, Professor of Engineering and Applied Science and Chairman of the Engineering Systems Department at UCLA. The work examines qualitative and quantitative approaches to problem solving, mathematical models, decision making, and the role of human judgment and values. Original tan cloth hardcover with black geometric cover design and lettering. No dust jacket. Condition: Good. Binding remains sound. Boards show general shelf wear, light soiling and spotting, rubbing to edges and corners, and noticeable wear and fraying at the spine ends, particularly at the head of the spine. Corners bumped and rubbed. Page edges show light age toning/soil. Interior appears clean and serviceable with no significant defects noted in the pages examined. Please see photographs for condition details. Significance / Collector Appeal: An established interdisciplinary text on systematic problem solving, combining engineering, mathematics, decision theory, and behavioral approaches. Of interest to readers and collectors in systems engineering, operations research, management science, applied mathematics, decision making, and the history of problem-solving methodology. Shipping / Returns: Carefully packed for shipment. 30-day returns accepted in accordance with AbeBooks policy. SCI3b.…