an introduction to the theory of random graphs Palmer, Edgar M. creator text bibliography nyu New York Wiley c1985 1985 monographic eng

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xvii, 177 p. ; ill. ; 26 cm. Edgar M. Palmer. Subtitle: An introduction to the theory of random graphs, wherein the most relevant probability models for graphs are described together with certain threshold functions which facilitate the careful study of the structure of a graph as it grows and specifically reveal the mysterious circumstances surrounding the abrupt appearance of the unique giant component which systematically absorbs its neighbors, devouring the larger first and ruthlessly continuing until the last isolated vertices have been swallowed up, whereupon the giant is suddenly brought under control by a spanning cycle. The text is laced with challenging exercises especially designed to instruct, and its accompanied by an appendix stuffed with useful formulas that everyone should know. "A Wiley-Interscience publication." Includes indexes. Bibliography: p. 163-171. Random graphs QA166.17 .P35 1985 511.5 PAG 0471815772 84025695 DLC 841030 20190107101229.0 952856