A First Course in Graph Theory

Written by two of the most prominent figures in the field of graph theory, this comprehensive text provides a remarkably student-friendly approach. Geared toward undergraduates taking a first course in graph theory, its sound yet accessible treatment emphasizes the history of graph theory and offers unique examples and lucid proofs. 2004 edition.

Gary Chartrand and Ping Zhang are Professors of Mathematics at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Gary Chartrand is the author of several books on graph theory, including Dover's bestselling Introductory Graph Theory. Ping Zhang is the coauthor of several college-level books on graph theory and other areas of mathematics.

1. Introduction 2. Degrees 3. Isomorphic Group 4. Trees 5. Connectivity 6. Traversability 7. Digraphs 8. Matchings and Factorization 9. Planarity 10. Coloring Graphs 11. Ramsy Numbers 12. Distance 13. Domination Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Solutions and Hints for Odd-Numbered Exercises References Index of Names Index of Mathematical Terms List of Symbols

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A First Course in Graph Theory

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