| Drawing Graphs: Methods and Models 2001 Edition Contributor(s): Kaufmann, Michael (Editor), Wagner, Dorothea (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3540420622 ISBN-13: 9783540420620 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2001 Annotation: Graph drawing comprises all aspects of visualizing structural relations between objects. The range of topics dealt with extends from graph theory, graph algorithms, geometry, and topology to visual languages, visual perception, and information visualization, and to computer-human interaction and graphics design. This monograph gives a systematic overview of graph drawing and introduces the reader gently to the state of the art in the area. The presentation concentrates on algorithmic aspects, with an emphasis on interesting visualization problems with elegant solutions. Much attention is paid to a uniform style of writing and presentation, consistent terminology, and complementary coverage of the relevant issues throughout the 10 chapters. This tutorial is ideally suited as an introduction for newcomers to graph drawing. Ambitioned practitioners and researchers active in the area will find it a valuable source of reference and information. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Graphic Methods - Medical - Computers | Computer Graphics |
| Dewey: 511.5 |
| LCCN: 2001031295 |
| Series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.54" W x 9.22" (1.10 lbs) 318 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Graph drawing comprises all aspects of visualizing structural relations between objects. The range of topics dealt with extends from graph theory, graph algorithms, geometry, and topology to visual languages, visual perception, and information visualization, and to computer-human interaction and graphics design. This monograph gives a systematic overview of graph drawing and introduces the reader gently to the state of the art in the area. The presentation concentrates on algorithmic aspects, with an emphasis on interesting visualization problems with elegant solutions. Much attention is paid to a uniform style of writing and presentation, consistent terminology, and complementary coverage of the relevant issues throughout the 10 chapters. This tutorial is ideally suited as an introduction for newcomers to graph drawing. Ambitioned practitioners and researchers active in the area will find it a valuable source of reference and information. |