组合数学（英文版 第5版）

Introductory Combinatorics, as the name suggests, serves as a beginner-friendly but comprehensive guide for anyone interested in the field of combinatorics. With topics ranging from permutations, combinations, and the pigeonhole principle to graph theory and network flows, this book covers everything a reader needs to know to get started in the field of discrete mathematics. The 5th edition of this book, authorized by Pearson Education Asia Ltd., is an English reprint and features a laser-etched anti-counterfeit label. It is a valuable resource for students and professionals alike, with its clear presentation of key concepts and abundant examples and exercises.One notable feature of this book is its inclusion of comprehensive chapters on generating functions, recurrence relations, and Polya counting, which are often neglected in other introductory texts. These topics are of great practical importance in modern computer science and engineering, making the book especially valuable for readers interested in these fields.Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in combinatorics or discrete mathematics. Its clear presentation of key concepts, detailed examples, and comprehensive coverage make it an ideal resource for students and professionals alike.