Combinatorics: A Problem Oriented Approach (Mathematical Association of America Textbooks)

Daniel A. Marcus

ISBN 10: 0883857103 / ISBN 13: 9780883857106

Published by The Mathematical Association of America, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Combinatorics: A Problem Oriented Approach (Mathematical Association of America Textbooks)
• Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0883857103
• ISBN 13: 9780883857106
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

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.

Book Description

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 with connecting text. The problems are structured in order to introduce concepts in a logical order, and in a thought-provoking way.