{"product_id":"9781118407486","title":"Combinatorics: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridges combinatorics and probability and uniquely includes detailed formulas and proofs to promote mathematical thinking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCombinatorics: An Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers to counting combinatorics, offers examples that feature unique approaches and ideas, and presents case-by-case methods for solving problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing how combinatorial problems arise in many areas of pure mathematics, most notably in algebra, probability theory, topology, and geometry, this book provides discussion on logic and paradoxes; sets and set notations; power sets and their cardinality; Venn diagrams; the multiplication principal; and permutations, combinations, and problems combining the multiplication principal. Additional features of this enlightening introduction include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorked examples, proofs, and exercises in every chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed explanations of formulas to promote fundamental understanding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePromotion of mathematical thinking by examining presented ideas and seeing proofs before reaching conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElementary applications that do not advance beyond the use of Venn diagrams, the inclusion\/exclusion formula, the multiplication principal, permutations, and combinations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCombinatorics: An Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent book for discrete and finite mathematics courses at the upper-undergraduate level. This book is also ideal for readers who wish to better understand the various applications of elementary combinatorics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47130242318576,"sku":"9781118407486","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118407486_p0.jpg?v=1763694072","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118407486","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}