Introduction to Combinatorics (CHAPMAN HALL/CRC MATHEMATICS SERIES) - Hardcover

Slomson, Alan

 
9780412353604: Introduction to Combinatorics (CHAPMAN HALL/CRC MATHEMATICS SERIES)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0412353601 ISBN 13: 9780412353604
Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC, 1991

Synopsis

By concentrating on counting problems, Introduction to Combinatorics conveys basic ideas of its subject.
Topics include combinations, permutations, the inclusion-exclusion principles, partitions, Stirling's Formula, generating functions, recurrence relations, groups, group actions, and graphs. The final two chapters discuss the application of group theory to counting patterns, via Burnside's Theorem and Polya's Theorem.
Slomson's approach is to begin with concrete problems, and to use them as a lead-in to general theory.
Numerous exercises-most of which are provided with detailed answers-are included for the advanced student. Among the applications considered are approaches to probability problems, especially in card games.

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Publisher
Chapman and Hall/CRC
Publication date
1991
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0412353601
ISBN 13 
9780412353604
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
288

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