Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; 1 The edge-isoperimetric problem; 2 The minimum path problem; 3 Stabilization and compression; 4 The vertex-isoperimetric problem; 5 Stronger stabilization; 6 Higher compression; 7 Isoperimetric problems on infinite graphs; 8 Isoperimetric problems on complexes; 9 Morphisms for MWI problems; 10 Passage to the limit; Afterword; Appendix The classical isoperimetric problem; References; Index
Summary
Based on Professor Harper's substantial experience in teaching global methods in combinatorial optimisation and is ideal for graduate students entering the field as well as experienced researchers. The author has increased the utility of the text for teaching by including worked examples, exercises and material about applications to computer science
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-227) and index
