Combinatorial Designs and Tournaments (Oxford Lecture Series in Mathematics and Its Applications, 6)

Anderson, Ian

ISBN 10: 0198500297 / ISBN 13: 9780198500292

Published by Clarendon Press / Oxford University Press, 1998

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x + 237pp incl index. Clean, bright, and unmarked. No exterior flaws.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Combinatorial Designs and Tournaments (Oxford Lecture Series in Mathematics and Its Applications, 6)
• Publisher: Clarendon Press / Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198500297
• ISBN 13: 9780198500292
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This is an extensively revised version of the very successfulCombinatorial Designs: Construction Methods which was published in 1990 by Ellis Horwood and is now out of print. A new chapter on league schedules is now included, dealing with round robin tournaments, venue sequences, and carry over effects. Balanced tournament designs, double schedules, and bridge tournament designs are also covered, and there is some material on whist tournaments.

The presentation is clear and reable. Throughout, the historical development of the material is emphasized. There are plenty of examples and exercises giving detailed constructions, and a copious bibliography is provided. The author is internationally respected as an expositor, and this book provides an excellent text and reference book for researchers.

Review

This book is a completely revised and updated version of the popular and successful Combinatorial designs: construction methods. It includes explanations throughout of the historical development of the study of tournaments as well as numerous exercises. The presentation is clear and readable, and the book provides material on the construction of tournament designs not readily available elsewhere. (L"Enseignement Mathematique)