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Author Lovász, László, 1948-

Title Discrete mathematics : elementary and beyond / L. Lovász, J. Pelika ́n, K. Vesztergombi
Published New York : Springer, 2003

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 MELB  510 Lov/Dma  DUE 25-03-25
Description ix, 290 pages ; 24 cm
Series Undergraduate texts in mathematics
Undergraduate texts in mathematics.
Contents 1. Let's Count! -- 2. Combinatorial Tools -- 3. Binomial Coefficients and Pascal's Triangle -- 4. Fibonacci Numbers -- 5. Combinatorial Probability -- 6. Integers, Divisors, and Primes -- 7. Graphs -- 8. Trees -- 9. Finding the Optimum -- 10. Matchings in Graphs -- 11. Combinatorics in Geometry -- 12. Euler's Formula -- 13. Coloring Maps and Graphs -- 14. Finite Geometries, Codes, Latin Squares, and Other Pretty Creatures -- 15. A Glimpse of Complexity and Cryptography -- 16. Answers to Exercises
Summary "This book is aimed at undergraduate mathematics and computer science students interested in developing a feeling for what mathematics is all about, where mathematics can be helpful, and what kinds of questions mathematicians work on. The authors discuss a number of selected results and methods of discrete mathematics, mostly from the areas of combinatorics and graph theory, with a little number theory, probability, and combinatorial geometry. Wherever possible, the authors use proofs and problem solving to help students understand the solutions to problems. In addition, there are numerous examples, figures, and exercises spread throughout the book."--BOOK JACKET
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Subject Combinatorial analysis.
Mathematics.
Computer science -- Mathematics.
Author Pelikán, J. (József)
Vsztergombi, K. (Katalin)
LC no. 2002030585
ISBN 0387955844 alkaline paper
0387955852 paperback alkaline paper