Discrete Combinatorics and Graph Theory books

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The discussion centers on an individual's interest in studying combinatorics and graph theory independently due to the unavailability of relevant courses at their university. They have access to three textbooks: "Introductory Combinatorics" by Richard Brualdi, "Introduction to Graph Theory" by Douglas West, and "Applied Combinatorics" by Alan Tucker. The individual seeks advice on whether these texts are suitable for self-study in these fields, expressing hesitation about purchasing additional materials due to financial constraints. The mention of Brualdi's book being required for a future course indicates its relevance. A suggestion is made to consider an additional resource available on Amazon, although no specific details about its content or suitability are provided.
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Dear Physics Forum advisers,

My recent study on number theory and cryptography got me really interested in the fields of combinatorics and graph theory. I am really interested in learning about them independently now since I will not be able to take the combinatorics course until next year, and there is no undergraduate graph theory course in my university :(. My research lab has "Introductory Combinatorics, 5th" by Richard Brualdi, "Introduction to Graph Theory, 2nd" by Douglas West, and "Applied Combinatorics, 6th" by Alan Tucker. Is any of those textbooks good to study combinatorics and graph theory? I am hesitating in purchasing additional textbooks since I spent most of my money on other textbooks...But I will purchase what you recommend if all those books are not good as an introduction. Brualdi is a required text for my future undegraduate combinatorics course.

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