Convexity is a simple idea that manifests itself in a surprising variety of places. This fertile field has an immensely rich structure and numerous applications. This text demonstrates that simplicity, intuitive appeal, and the universality of applications make teaching (and learning) convexity a gratifying experience. The book should benefit both teacher and student - it is easy to understand and includes many exercises that vary in degree of difficulty.
Convexity is a simple idea that manifests itself in a surprising variety of places. This fertile field has an immensely rich structure and numerous ap...