Combinatorics : a problem oriented approach / Daniel A. Marcus.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marcus, Daniel A., 1945-

Series:

Classroom resource materials (Unnumbered)

Classroom resource materials

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Combinatorial analysis.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (147 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Mathematical Association of America, c1998.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 250 additional 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.

Contents:

pt. 1. Basics

pt. 2. Special counting methods.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

0-88385-981-5

OCLC:

793525014