Computer Science & Combinatorics, Mathematics - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
Combinatorics on words has arisen independently within several branches of mathematics, for instance, number theory, group theory and probability, and appears frequently in problems related to theoretical computer science. The first unified treatment of the area was given in Lothaire's Combinatorics on Words. Since its publication, the area has developed and the authors now aim to present several more topics as well as giving deeper insights into subjects that were discussed in the previous volume. An introductory chapter provides the reader with all the necessary background material. There are numerous examples, full proofs whenever possible and a notes section discussing further developments in the area. This book is both a comprehensive introduction to the subject and a valuable reference source for researchers.Editorials
From The Critics
Except for the initial introduction, each of the chapters can be used as a core text for a graduate course. No mathematics beyond a general undergraduate level is assumed, and no exposure to Lothaire's 1983 . Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)From the Publisher
Review of the hardback: 'This book will certainly become a reference book and have the same impact as the first book of Lotahire: essentially self-contained, with many exercise and interesting notes, not mentioning a bibliography with more than 450 items.' Jean-Paul Allouche, Zentrallblatt MATHReview of the hardback: '… an indispensable reference …' Mathematika
Book Details
Published
February 17, 2011
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
520
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780521180719