Discrete Algorithmic Mathematics

by Stephen B. Maurer and Anthony Ralston

Book Overview

Well-known and highly regarded. Discrete Algorithmic Mathematics is an outstanding text for a half- or full-year course in discrete mathematics. Written in a clear and lively style, the book's emphasis is on themes and ideas, making it more coherent and extensive than other discrete mathematics textbooks.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0201155850
• ISBN13: 9780201155853
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
• Length: 834 Pages
• Weight: 3.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.8" x 9.6"

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A great book with a great teaching approach

I found this book to be truly extraordinary. Unlike the overwhelming majority of math texts, the authors describe the material in a manner reminiscent of an informal college lecture by gifted professors. They cover a lot of ground, but explain what's going on and why. I found it particularly striking that the authors sometimes present mistaken approaches to problems, follow them through to show what has gone wrong, and then show how to avoid the mistakes. This is particularly valuable when using the book for self-study. The exercises are carefully chosen and serve to expand on each section's material.