By concentrating on counting problems, Introduction to Combinatorics conveys basic ideas of its subject. Topics include combinations, permutations, the inclusion-exclusion principles, partitions, Stirling's Formula, generating functions, recurrence relations, groups, group actions, and graphs. The final two chapters discuss the application of group theory to counting patterns, via Burnside's Theorem and Polya's Theorem. Slomson's approach is to begin with concrete problems, and to use them as a lead-in to general theory. ...
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By concentrating on counting problems, Introduction to Combinatorics conveys basic ideas of its subject. Topics include combinations, permutations, the inclusion-exclusion principles, partitions, Stirling's Formula, generating functions, recurrence relations, groups, group actions, and graphs. The final two chapters discuss the application of group theory to counting patterns, via Burnside's Theorem and Polya's Theorem. Slomson's approach is to begin with concrete problems, and to use them as a lead-in to general theory. Numerous exercises-most of which are provided with detailed answers-are included for the advanced student. Among the applications considered are approaches to probability problems, especially in card games.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9780412353703.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 9780412353703.
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Fine. No dust jacket, as issued. This is the HARDCOVER version. Excellent as new condition, perfect mint. A brand new copy. Chapman and Hall mathematics; Chapman & Hall mathematics. Unknown printing. (U.K. : hard) xv, 270 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-266) and index.
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Fine. No dust jacket, as issued. This is the HARDCOVER version. Excellent as new condition, perfect mint. A brand new copy. Chapman and Hall mathematics; Chapman & Hall mathematics. Unknown printing. (U.K. : hard) xv, 270 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-266) and index.
