Combinatorics

By Russell Merris

A mathematical gem-freshly cleaned and polished This book is intended to be used as the text for a first course in combinatorics. the text has been shaped by two goals, namely, to make complex mathematics accessible to students with a wide range of abilities, interests, and motivations; and to create a pedagogical tool, useful to the broad spectrum of instructors who bring a variety of perspectives and expectations to such a course. Features retained from the first edition: Lively and engaging writing style Timely and appropriate examples Numerous well-chosen exercises Flexible modular format Optional sections and appendices Highlights of Second Edition enhancements: Smoothed and polished exposition, with a sharpened focus on key ideas Expanded discussion of linear codes New optional section on algorithms Greatly expanded hints and answers section Many new exercises and examples

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047126296X
• ISBN13: 9780471262961
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 2.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.5"