Stories about maxima and minima / V.M. Tikhomirov ; translated from the Russian by Abe Shenitzer

Bok av V. M. 1934- author. (Vladimir Mikhaĭlovich) Tikhomirov
Throughout the history of mathematics, maximum and minimum problems have played an important role in the evolution of the field. This book presents 15 stories designed to acquaint readers with the central concepts of the theory of maxima and minima.