Graph Theory: A Problem Oriented Approach (Maa Textbooks) - Softcover

Marcus, Daniel A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0883857723 ISBN 13: 9780883857724

Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America, 2015

Synopsis

"Graph Theory presents a natural, reader-friendly way to learn some of the essential ideas of graph theory starting from first principles. The format is similar to the companion text, Combinatorics: A Problem Oriented Approach also by Daniel A. Marcus, in that it combines the features of a textbook with those of a problem workbook. The material is presented through a series of approximately 360 strategically placed problems with connecting text. This is supplemented by 280 additional problems that are intended to be used as homework assignments. Concepts of graph theory are introduced, developed, and reinforced by working through leading questions posed in the problems. This problem-oriented format is intended to promote active involvement by the reader while always providing clear direction. This approach figures prominently on the presentation of proofs, which become more frequent and elaborate as the book progresses. Arguments are arranged in digestible chunks and always appear along with concrete examples to keep the readers firmly grounded in their motivation. Spanning tree algorithms, Euler paths, Hamilton paths and cycles, planar graphs, independence and covering, connections and obstructions, and vertex and edge colorings make up the core of the book. Hall's Theorem, the Konig-Egervary Theorem, Dilworth's Theorem and the Hungarian algorithm to the optional assignment problem, matrices, and Latin squares are also explored."--Back cover.

About this title

Book Description

Combining the features of a textbook with those of a problem workbook, this text presents a natural, friendly way to learn some of the essential ideas of graph theory, with 360 strategically placed exercises and 280 additional homework problems to encourage reader involvement and engagement.

About the Author

Daniel A. Marcus received his PhD from Harvard University. He was a J. Willard Gibbs Instructor at Yale University from 1972 to 1974 and Professor of Mathematics at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, from 1979 to 2004.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0883857723
• ISBN 13: 9780883857724
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 218