Aus Besprechungen der englischen Auflagen:
"This book on combinatorial optimization is a beautiful example of the ideal textbook." Operations Research Letters 33 (2005), p.216-217
"... this very recommendable book documents the relevant knowledge on combinatorial optimization and records those problems and algorithms that define this discipline today. To read this is very stimulating for all the researchers, practitioners, and students interested in combinatorial optimization." OR News 19 (2003), p.42
"...gives an excellent comprehensive view of the exciting field of combinatorial optimization." Zentralblatt MATH 1149.90126