A First Course in Graph Theory

by Gary Chartrand, Ping Zhang

Written by two of the most prominent figures in the field of graph theory, this comprehensive text provides a remarkably student-friendly approach. Geared toward undergraduates taking a first course in graph theory, its sound yet accessible treatment emphasizes the history of graph theory and offers unique examples and lucid proofs. 2004 edition.

Genres: Mathematics, Computer Science, Textbooks, Nonfiction

464 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2012

About the author

Gary Theodore Chartrand is a professor emeritus of mathematics at Western Michigan University

Reviews

[Aprilleigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Generally easy to read and well-organized. A standard text in graph theory, there is a lot more in here that would be covered in a one-semester course, but the beauty in that is once you've covered the basics there's wiggle room to either touch on special topics or let the students choose something for a project. My second book by Chartrand, but definitely my favorite.