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Hancock, Harris

 
9781330398067: Theory of Maxima and Minima, Vol. 9 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the principles of maxima and minima with a rigorous, classic guide. This volume introduces the calculus of variations and the theory of extreme values, presenting ordinary and extraordinary cases with clear, applied focus. It connects historical developments to modern methods, helping readers build a solid foundation for graduate work in mathematics.

The text blends historical perspective with practical technique. It explains how early ideas evolved into reliable criteria for extremes and shows how to apply these ideas to functions of one or several variables, with or without subsidiary conditions. The presentation emphasizes pedagogy, including multiple forms of Taylor expansions and step-by-step reasoning you can follow from first principles.

- Learn the conditions that distinguish true maxima and minima from similar, non-extreme cases.
- Explore methods developed by Scheeffer, Stolz, and Dantscher, plus classical approaches that informed modern analysis.
- See how quadratic forms and homogeneous functions play a role in determining definiteness and extremes.
- Work through problems and examples that illustrate both ordinary and exceptional scenarios.

Ideal for readers seeking a thorough introduction to the calculus of maxima and minima as a stepping stone to higher mathematics and graduate study.

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