| Combinatorics: A Problem Oriented Approach Contributor(s): Marcus, Daniel A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0883857103 ISBN-13: 9780883857106 Publisher: Mathematical Association of America (MAA) OUR PRICE: $33.24 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 1999 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Discrete Mathematics |
| Dewey: 511.6 |
| LCCN: 98085594 |
| Physical Information: 152 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The format of this book is unique in that it combines features of a traditional text with those of a problem book. The material is presented through a series of problems, about 250 in all, with connecting text; this is supplemented by a further 250 problems suitable for homework assignment. The problems are structured in order to introduce concepts in a logical order, and in a thought-provoking way. The first four sections of the book deal with basic combinatorial entities; the last four cover special counting methods. Many applications to probability are included along the way. Students from a wide range of backgrounds, mathematics, computer science or engineering will appreciate this appealing introduction. |