The Probabilistic Method Av Noga (Tel Aviv University Israel) Alon, Joel H. (Courant Institute New York University) Spencer

<p><b>Praise for the <i>Third Edition</i></b></p><p><b>¿Researchers of any kind of extremal combinatorics or theoretical computer science will welcome the new edition of this book.¿ </b><b>- <i>MAA Reviews</i></b></p><p>Maintaining a standard of excellence that establishes <i>The Probabilistic Method </i>as the leading reference on probabilistic methods in combinatorics, the <i>Fourth Edition </i>continues to feature a clear writing style, illustrative examples, and illuminating exercises. The new edition includes numerous updates to reflect the most recent developments and advances in discrete mathematics and the connections to other areas in mathematics, theoretical computer science, and statistical physics.</p><p>Emphasizing the methodology and techniques that enable problem-solving, <i>The Probabilistic Method, Fourth Edition </i>begins with a description of tools applied to probabilistic arguments, including basic techniques that use expectation and variance as well as the more ad