Notes on Introductory Combinatorics by Donald Woods
"This is a delightful little paperback which presents a day-by-day transcription of a course taught jointly by Pólya and Tarjan at Stanford University. Woods, the teaching assistant for the class, did a very good job of merging class notes into an interesting mini-textbook; he also included the exercises, homework, and tests assigned in the class (a very helpful addition for other instructors in the field). The notes are very well illustrated throughout and Woods and the Birkhäuser publishers produced a very pleasant text. One can count on [Pólya and Tarjan] for new insights and a fresh outlook. Both instructors taught by presenting a succession of examples rather than by presenting a body of theory…[The book] is very well suited as supplementary material for any introductory class on combinatorics; as such, it is very highly recommended. Finally, for all of us who like the topic and delight in observing skilled professionals at work, this book is entertaining and, yes, instructive, reading." Mathematical Reviews (Review of the original hardcover edition) "The mathematical community welcomes this book as a final contribution to honour the teacher G. Pólya." Zentralblatt MATH (Review of the original hardcover edition)From the reviews:
“The purpose of this re-publication was to make modern classics books like this one remain accessible to new generations of students, scholars and researchers” (Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1195, 2010)
Only decades of experience allow the compilation of such a guide for engineers - the author, Donald R. Woods, possesses them. He is a highly renowned Professor Emeritus and recognized expert from McMaster University, Canada, having received two honorary doctoral degrees in this field as well as being one of the 20 persons which received the Century of Achievement Award for major contributions to the science and engineering of Canada in the 20th century.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780817649524 |
| ISBN 10 | 0817649522 |
| Title | Notes on Introductory Combinatorics |
| Author | George P Lya |
| Series | Modern Birkhauser Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Birkhauser Boston Inc |
| Year published | 2009-11-17 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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