Olejar Books

An Annotated Timeline of Operations Research: An informal history recounts the evolution of Operations Research (OR) as the science of decision making. Arising from the operational issues of World War II, the philosophy and methodology of OR has permeated the resolution of decision problems in business, industry, and government. The Timeline chronicles the history of OR in the form of self-contained, expository entries. Each entry presents an explanation of the events and people under discussion, providing key sources where further information can be obtained. Starting in 1564 with seminal ideas that form the precursors of OR, the Timeline traces the key ideas and events of OR through 2004.This book should interest researchers, practitioners, academics and students who wish to learn how OR came into being. Further, the scope and expository style should make it of value to the general reader interested in the development of science and technology in the last half of the 20th century.