Relational mathematics is to operations research and informatics what numerical mathematics is to engineering: it is intended to help modelling, reasoning, and computing. Its applications are therefore diverse, ranging from psychology, linguistics, decision aid, and ranking to machine learning and spatial reasoning. Although many developments have been made in recent years, they have rarely been shared amongst this broad community of researchers. This comprehensive 2010 overview begins with an easy introduction to the topic, assuming a minimum of prerequisites; but it is nevertheless theoretically sound and up to date. It is suitable for applied scientists, explaining all the necessary mathematics from scratch using a multitude of visualised examples, via matrices and graphs. It ends with tangible results on the research level. The author illustrates the theory and demonstrates practical tasks in operations research, social sciences and the humanities.

A modern, comprehensive 2010 overview providing an easy introduction for applied scientists who are not versed in mathematics.

About the Author
Gunther Schmidt was a Professor in the Faculty for Informatics of the Universitat der Bundeswehr Munchen before his retirement in 2004.

Reviews
'The author illustrates the mathematical theory and demonstrates practical tasks in operations research, social sciences and the humanities with graspable results at the research level. The multitude of examples is visualized using matrices and graphs. The book is suitable for applied scientists and the broad community of researchers in various fields who use relations in their scientific work.' Zentralblatt MATH



Book Information
ISBN 9780521762687
Author Gunther Schmidt
Format Hardback
Page Count 582
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 990g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 32mm