This is the second edition of a popular book on combinatorics a subjectdealing with ways of arranging and distributing objects and which involvesideas from geom... » 

This is the second edition of a popular book on combinatorics a subjectdealing with ways of arranging and distributing objects and which involvesideas from geometry algebra and analysis. The breadth of the theory is matchedby that of its applications which include topics as diverse as codes circuitdesign and algorithm complexity. It has thus become essential for workers inmany scientific fields to have some familiarity with the subject. The authorshave tried to be as comprehensive as possible dealing in a unified mannerwith for example graph theory extremal problems designs colorings andcodes. The depth and breadth of the coverage make the book a unique guide tothe whole of the subject. The book is ideal for courses on combinatoricalmathematics at the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate level. Workingmathematicians and scientists will also find it a valuable introduction andreference. «