A First Course in Combinatorial Mathematics (Oxford Applied Mathematics and Computing Science Series) - Hardcover

Anderson, Ian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 019859674X ISBN 13: 9780198596745

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1989

Synopsis

Now in a new second edition, this volume presents a clear and concise treatment of an increasingly important branch of mathematics. A unique introductory survey complete with easy-to-understand examples and sample problems, this text includes information on such basic combinatorial tools as recurrence relations, generating functions, incidence matrices, and the non-exclusion principle. It also provides a study of block designs, Steiner triple systems, and expanded coverage of the marriage theorem, as well as a unified account of three important constructions which are significant in coding theory.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The Spirit and aim of this textbook is to present a concise introduction to the basic combinatorial tools--such as recurrence relations, generating functions, incidence matrices, and the inclusion-exclusion principle--that will give the reader a flavour of the distinctive characteristics of this attractive and increasingly important branch of mathematics.

About the Author

Ian Anderson is at University of Glasgow.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019859674X
• ISBN 13: 9780198596745
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 144