Topics in algorithmic graph theory Algorithmic graph theory has been expanding at an extremely rapid rate since the middle of the twentieth century in parallel with the growth of computer science and the accompanying utilization of computers where efficient algorithms have been a prime goal. This book presents material on developments on graph algorithms and related concepts that will be of value to both mathematicians and computer scientists at a level suitable for graduate students researchers and instructors. The fifteen expository chapters written by acknowledged international experts on their subjects focus on the development and application of algorithms to solve particular problems. All chapters have been carefully edited to enhance readability and to standardize the chapter structure as well as the terminology and notation. The editors provide basic background material in graph theory and a chapter written by the books Academic Consultant Martin Charles Golumbic (University of Haifa Israel) provides background material on algorithms as connected with graph theory