A Course in Enumeration

Graduate Texts in Mathematics #238

by Martin Aigner

Combinatorial enumeration is a readily accessible subject full of easily stated, but sometimes tantalizingly difficult problems. This book leads the reader in a leisurely way from the basic notions to a variety of topics, ranging from algebra to statistical physics. Its aim is to introduce the student to a fascinating field, and to be a source of information for the professional mathematician who wants to learn more about the subject. The book is organized in three Basics, Methods, and Topics. There are 666 exercises, and as a special feature every chapter ends with a highlight, discussing a particularly beautiful or famous result.

Genres: Mathematics

576 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2007

Reviews

[James Swenson · Rating 4 out of 5]

An inviting text for self-study, with a generous collection of examples and a wealth of exercises.