The new 6th edition of Applied Combinatorics builds on the previous editions with more in depth analysis of computer systems in order to help develop proficiency in basic discrete math problem solving. As one of the most widely used book in combinatorial problems, this edition explains how to reason and model combinatorically while stressing the systematic analysis of different possibilities, exploration of the logical structure of a problem, and ingenuity. Although important uses of combinatorics in computer science, operations research, and finite probability are mentioned, these applications are often used solely for motivation. Numerical examples involving the same concepts use more interesting settings such as poker probabilities or logical games.
This book is designed for use by students with a wide range of ability and maturity (sophomores through beginning graduate students). The stronger the students, the harder the exercises that can be assigned. The book can be used for one-quarter, two-quarter, or one-semester course depending on how much material is used.
By:
Alan Tucker (State University of New York at Stony Brook) Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Country of Publication: United States Edition: 6th edition Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 726g ISBN:9780470458389 ISBN 10: 0470458380 Pages: 496 Publication Date:09 January 2012 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Alan Tucker is Deputy Department Chair and Undergraduate Program Director in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at SUNY Stony Brook.