Combinatorial Methods in Discrete Mathematics: 55 (Encyclopedia of Mathematics and its Applications, Series Number 55) - Hardcover

Sachkov, Vladimir N.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521455138 ISBN 13: 9780521455138

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1996

Synopsis

Originally published in 1996, this is a presentation of some complex problems of discrete mathematics in a simple and unified form using an original, general combinatorial scheme. The author's aim is not always to present the most general results, but rather to focus attention on ones that illustrate the methods described. A distinctive aspect of the book is the large number of asymptotic formulae derived. Professor Sachkov begins with a discussion of block designs and Latin squares before proceeding to treat transversals, devoting much attention to enumerative problems. The main role in these problems is played by generating functions, which are considered in Chapter 3. The general combinatorial scheme is then introduced and in the last chapter Polya's enumerative theory is discussed. This is an important book, describing many ideas not previously available in English; the author has taken the chance to update the text and references where appropriate.

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This is an attempt to present some complex problems of discrete mathematics in a simple and unified form using an original, general combinatorial scheme. The author's aim is not always to present the most general results, but rather to focus attention on those that illustrate the methods described. A distinctive aspect of the book is the large number of asymptotic formulae derived. Professor Sachkov begins with a discussion of block designs and Latin squares before proceeding to treat transversals, devoting much attention to enumerative problems. The main role in these problems is played by generating functions, which are considered in Chapter 4. The general combinatorial scheme is then introduced and, in the final chapter, Polya's enumerative theory is discussed. This is an important book, describing many ideas not previously available in English; the author has taken the opportunity to update the text and references where appropriate.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521455138
• ISBN 13: 9780521455138
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 324