Combinatorics

by Russell Merris

A mathematical gem–freshly cleaned and polished

This book is intended to be used as the text for a first course in combinatorics. the text has been shaped by two goals, namely, to make complex mathematics accessible to students with a wide range of abilities, interests, and motivations; and to create a pedagogical tool, useful to the broad spectrum of instructors who bring a variety of perspectives and expectations to such a course.

Features retained from the first edition:

Lively and engaging writing style Timely and appropriate examples Numerous well-chosen exercises Flexible modular format Optional sections and appendices

Highlights of Second Edition enhancements:

Smoothed and polished exposition, with a sharpened focus on key ideas Expanded discussion of linear codes New optional section on algorithms Greatly expanded hints and answers section Many new exercises and examples

Genres: Mathematics

576 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 1998