Introduction to Graph Theory - Hardcover

West, Douglas B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130144002 ISBN 13: 9780130144003

Publisher: Pearson, 2000

Synopsis

This book fills a need for a thorough introduction to graph theory that features both the understanding and writing of proofs about graphs. Verification that algorithms work is emphasized more than their complexity. An effective use of examples, and huge number of interesting exercises, demonstrate the topics of trees and distance, matchings and factors, connectivity and paths, graph coloring, edges and cycles, and planar graphs. For those who need to learn to make coherent arguments in the fields of mathematics and computer science.

About this title

Synopsis

For undergraduate or graduate courses in Graph Theory in departments of mathematics or computer science. This text offers a comprehensive and coherent introduction to the fundamental topics of graph theory. It includes basic algorithms and emphasizes the understanding and writing of proofs about graphs. Thought-provoking examples and exercises develop a thorough understanding of the structure of graphs and the techniques used to analyze problems. The first seven chapters form the basic course, with advanced material in Chapter 8.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0130144002
• ISBN 13: 9780130144003
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 470