1 “... to operations research, have become more sophisticated if not more manageable. This new edition, therefore...”

2 “... of attention, the smooth compact Riemann surfaces being simply complex projective algebraic curves. Therefore...”

3 “... and is therefore a question of major interest. Advances in computer technology has made it now possible to consider...”

4 “... through an evolutionary development during the past 30 years. This edition therefore aims to fulfill...”

5 “... of this book appeared. The original nine chapters of this classic work have therefore been revised and updated...”

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