A Recursive Introduction to the Theory of Computation

by Carl Smith

Book Overview

The aim of this textbook is to present an account of the theory of computation. After introducing the concept of a model of computation and presenting various examples, the author explores the limitations of effective computation via basic recursion theory. Self-reference and other methods are introduced as fundamental and basic tools for constructing and manipulating algorithms. From there the book considers the complexity of computations and the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387943323
• ISBN13: 9780387943329
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.6"