Richard A. Brualdi

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Introductory Combinatorics (Classic Version)

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<p><cite><strong>Introductory Combinatorics</strong></cite> covers the key combinatorial ideas including the pigeon-hole principle, counting techniques, permutations and combinations, Pólya counting, binomial coefficients, inclusion-exclusion principle, generating functions and recurrence relations, combinatortial structures (matchings, designs, graphs), and flows in networks. The <strong>5th Edition</strong> incorporates feedback from users to the exposition throughout and adds a wealth of new exercises.</p><p>This title is part of the Pearson Modern Classics series. Pearson Modern Classics are acclaimed titles at a value price.</p>

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    <div style="MARGIN: 0px">1. What is Combinatorics?</div>
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    <div style="MARGIN: 0px">2. The Pigeonhole Principle</div>
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    <div style="MARGIN: 0px">3. Permutations and Combinations</div>
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    <div style="MARGIN: 0px">4. Generating Permutations and Combinations</div>
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    <div style="MARGIN: 0px">5. The Binomial Coefficients</div>
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    <div style="MARGIN: 0px">6. The Inclusion-Exclusion Principle and Applications</div>
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    <div style="MARGIN: 0px">7. Recurrence Relations and Generating Functions</div>
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    <div style="MARGIN: 0px">8. Special Counting Sequences</div>
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    <div style="MARGIN: 0px">9. Systems of Distinct Representatives</div>
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    <div style="MARGIN: 0px">10. Combinatorial Designs</div>
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    <div style="MARGIN: 0px">11. Introduction to Graph Theory</div>
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    <div style="MARGIN: 0px">12. More on Graph Theory</div>
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    <div style="MARGIN: 0px">13. Digraphs and Networks</div>
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    <div style="MARGIN: 0px">14. P&oacute;lya Counting</div>
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Introductory Combinatorics (Classic Version), 5th edition