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Book SynopsisAn introduction to recent developments in algebraic combinatorics and an illustration of how research in mathematics actually progresses.
Trade Review'Proofs and Confirmations is one of the most brilliant examples of mathematical exposition that I have encountered, in many years of reading the same. This is not for the faint-hearted, nor is Proofs and Confirmations a book that can be read in an easy chair, like a novel; it demands active participation by the reader. But Bressoud rewards such readers with a panorama of combinatorics today and with renewed awe at the human ability to penetrate the deeply hidden mysteries of pure mathematics.' Herbert S. Wilf, Science
'The unexpected twists and turns will hardly be matched in any novel - this book allows us all to share in the excitement … a brilliant book.' Alun O. Morris
'I strongly recommend the book as an account of a remarkable mathematical development.' P. J. Cameron, Proceedings of the Edinburgh Mathematical Society
'This is an excellent book which can be recommended without hesitation, not only to specialists in the field, but to any mathematician with time to read something interesting and nicely written.' EMS
Table of Contents1. The conjecture; 2. Fundamental structures; 3. Lattice paths and plane partitions; 4. Symmetric functions; 5. Hypergeometric series; 6. Explorations; 7. Square ice.
