Important connections between Theoretical Computer Science and
Combinatorics have been shown by advances in both fields
resulting from cross-boundary collaborations and the awareness
of problems and techniques specific to both fields.
The
publication of this volume - the first in the series Topics
in Discrete Mathematics
- allows a wide audience to
appreciate the wealth of beautiful results, the power of the
techniques, the excitement of open problems and prospective
developments in several aspects of both fields. Included are
surveys written in a style which bears in mind both the
interests of the specialist and non-specialist. The list of
recommended reading may encourage interested readers to pursue
the study of the topics in depth.