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Matroids provides a unified way to understand graph theory, linear algebra and combinatorics via finite geometry. This informal text provides a comprehensive introduction to matroid theory that emphasizes its connections to geometry and is suitable for undergraduates. It includes over 300 exercises, examples and projects suitable for independent study.

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"The authors write in an entertaining, conversational style, and the text is often peppered with humorous footnotes. Nearly 300 exercises and scores of references will benefit motivated readers." -J. T. Saccoman, Choice

Table of Contents
1. A tour of matroids; 2. Cryptomorphisms; 3. New matroids from old; 4. Graphic matroids; 5. Finite geometry; 6. Representable matroids; 7. Other matroids; 8. Matroid minors; 9. The Tutte polynomial; Projects; Appendix: matroid axiom systems; Bibliography; Index.

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    A Hardback by Gary Gordon, Jennifer McNulty

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      Publisher Cambridge University Press
      Published 8 February 2012
      ISBN-13 9780521767248
      978-0521767248
      ISBN-10 0521767245
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      Algebraic geometry

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Matroids provides a unified way to understand graph theory, linear algebra and combinatorics via finite geometry. This informal text provides a comprehensive introduction to matroid theory that emphasizes its connections to geometry and is suitable for undergraduates. It includes over 300 exercises, examples and projects suitable for independent study.

      Trade Review
      "The authors write in an entertaining, conversational style, and the text is often peppered with humorous footnotes. Nearly 300 exercises and scores of references will benefit motivated readers." -J. T. Saccoman, Choice

      Table of Contents
      1. A tour of matroids; 2. Cryptomorphisms; 3. New matroids from old; 4. Graphic matroids; 5. Finite geometry; 6. Representable matroids; 7. Other matroids; 8. Matroid minors; 9. The Tutte polynomial; Projects; Appendix: matroid axiom systems; Bibliography; Index.

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