Suitable for readers without prior background in algebra or combinatorics, this text presents a general introduction to enumerative and algebraic combinatorics that emphasizes bijective methods. It systematically develops the mathematical tools needed to analyze many combinatorial structures and solve enumeration problems. The book also delves into algebraic aspects of combinatorics, including formal power series, group actions, symmetric polynomials, and the combinatorial calculus of tableaux. It contains numerous worked examples and applications as well as nearly 1,000 exercises, many with solutions, hints, or partial answers.
- ISBN: 978-1-4398-4884-5
- Editorial: Chapman and Hall/CRC
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Fecha Publicación: 04/02/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés