"This is a delightful little paperback which presents a day-by-day
transcription of a course taught jointly by Pólya and Tarjan at Stanford
University...One can count on [Pólya and Tarjan] for new insights and
a fresh outlook. Both instructors taught by presenting a succession of
examples rather than by presenting a body of theory...[The book] is
very well suited as supplementary material for any introductory class on
combinatorics; as such, it is very highly recommended. Finally, for all
of us who like the topic and delight in observing skilled professionals
at work, this book is entertaining and, yes, instructive, reading."
--Mathematical Reviews (Review of the original hardcover edition)
"The mathematical community welcomes this book as a final contribution
to honour the teacher G. Pólya."
--Zentralblatt MATH (Review of the original hardcover edition)