Introductory Discrete Mathematics

Book Details

• Author: V.K. Balakrishnan

• Publisher: Dover

• Edition: New Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 256

• Release Date: 01-02-2000

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9780486691152

• Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches

About The Book
Combinatorics and Graph Theory by V.K. Balakrishnan is a concise and accessible textbook designed for undergraduate students. The book focuses on combinatorics and graph theory, with applications to network optimization problems. Balakrishnan takes an applied approach, ensuring that students not only grasp theoretical concepts but also understand how these concepts are used to solve practical problems.

This new edition offers a comprehensive introduction to key topics such as combinatorial analysis, graph theory, and algorithms, with a strong emphasis on their real-world applications. The book also presents a number of network optimization problems, illustrating how graph theory and combinatorics can be used to design efficient solutions in various contexts.

Throughout the text, students are given the opportunity to test their understanding with more than 200 exercises, providing practice in both theoretical and practical aspects of the material. The book also includes an appendix, bibliography, and answers to selected exercises, making it a valuable resource for both students and instructors.

This text serves as an excellent resource for those looking to build a strong foundation in combinatorics and graph theory, and it is ideal for undergraduate courses focused on these subjects.