The format of this book is unique in that it combines features of a traditional text with those of a problem book. The material is presented through a series of problems, about 250 in all, with connecting text; this is supplemented by a further 250 problems suitable for homework assignment. The problems are structured in order to introduce concepts in a logical order, and in a thought-provoking way. The first four sections of the book deal with basic combinatorial entities; the last four cover special counting methods. Many applications to probability are included along the way. Students from a wide range of backgrounds, mathematics, computer science or engineering will appreciate this appealing introduction.

2nd/3rd year textbook on combinatorics via problems.
Reviews
This book is a good supplemental resource for an instructor to a more substantial textbook at the mathematics graduate level ... What this book does extremely well is to connect the problems together and consequently tie the concepts together." - Myriam Abramson, SIGACT News



Book Information
ISBN 9780883857106
Author Daniel A. Marcus
Format Paperback
Page Count 152
Imprint Mathematical Association of America
Publisher Mathematical Association of America
Weight(grams) 250g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 154mm * 13mm