Mathematics of choice
by Ivan Morton Niven · first published 1965
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It is about the beautiful segment of mathematics,namely,combinatorics,which teaches how to reduce an apparently (ugly)cumbersome problem of counting to a fascinating and easier one.^^Let's read it to have a 'serious FUN'.
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I remember reading this excellent little book with very easy to understand explanations of some of the basics re. permutations and combinations, back in school: "Mathematics of Choice: How to Count Without Counting" by Ivan Morton Niven https://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Choice-New-Mathematical-L...
on “Intuition behind permutations and combinations (2016)” ↗…your book is published? I realize the question is somewhat strange and the answer depends on what people work on. Let's say it is not ML/AI. I've enjoyed e.g. 'Calculus' by G. Simmons and Niven's 'The Mathematics of Choice' even though I didn't apply any of that at work.
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