Robin Wilson

Author of Introduction to Graph Theory

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Book Recommendations:

Recommended by Robin Wilson

In this attractive introduction to the world of graphs, the authors entice and enthuse readers through a number of fun problems which present various aspects of the subject. Many of these problems are familiar―the four-color problem, the Königsberg Bridge problem, and 'instant insanity'―while others are less well known or of a more serious nature. This book can be used in different ways―as an entertaining book on recreational mathematics or as an accessible textbook on graph theory. I warmly recommend it. (from Amazon)

The Fascinating World of Graph Theory book cover

Arthur Benjamin, Gary Chartrand, Ping Zhang(you?)

Graph theory goes back several centuries and revolves around the study of graphs―mathematical structures showing relations between objects. With applications in biology, computer science, transportation science, and other areas, graph theory encompasses some of the most beautiful formulas in mathematics―and some of its most famous problems. The Fascinating World of Graph Theory explores the questions and puzzles that have been studied, and often solved, through graph theory. This book looks at graph theory's development and the vibrant individuals responsible for the field's growth. Introducing fundamental concepts, the authors explore a diverse plethora of classic problems such as the Lights Out Puzzle, and each chapter contains math exercises for readers to savor. An eye-opening journey into the world of graphs, The Fascinating World of Graph Theory offers exciting problem-solving possibilities for mathematics and beyond.