Operations Research in Ireland

This book comprises contributions from a number of prominent practitioners of OR in Ireland. The approach used, of each essay giving a historical synopsis and then one or more easily readable case studies, is very effective. The editor cannot have had an easy task in so constraining the authors without hampering their individuality. He succeeded. The reviewer has worked with a number of the contributors, and has close contact with the others. The contributions they have made to the efficiency and effectiveness of their organizations are understated. Like almost all OR people they should blow their own coals to some degree.