Discrete Mathematics (3rd Edition)
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Book Overview
An ever-increasing percentage of mathematic applications involve discrete rather than continuous models. Driving this trend is the integration of the computer into virtually every aspect of modern... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0321079124
ISBN13:9780321079121
Release Date:October 2001
Publisher:Addison Wesley Publishing Company
Length:600 Pages
Weight:2.55 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 7.5" x 9.5"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Excellent!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book was like the seller said is was and I received it in good time. If you are in a discrete math class or any other class and this is what your required textbook is, I will say buy it. It is very self explanatory and easy to understand.
Good except for its coverage of mathematical induction
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
The discrete math course at our university is a sort of "rite of passage" for math majors- it introduces students to the idea of proofs, as well as basic set and graph theory and combinatorics. It is an introduction to the abstract aspect of mathematics. This book serves this purpose well, with a number of examples and drawings to illustrate concepts. However, this book explained induction in a manner that confused me. Also, our department wasn't too fond of this book- they switched to another after one semester. Still, I don't think it's too bad- unless the current book that the department uses is that much better.
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
As a student at Illinois state, I'm skeptical about all of the professors abilities... After all, these are the guys that consistently screw up addition in front of class. After having a chance to complete half of this book in my Discrete Math course (mind you, I'm not a math major) I have definitely gained respect for ISU's math department.I'm not sure if most authors really teach classes, or if they write books to fulfill their publishing requirements. I can tell you that the authors of Discrete math had the students in mind.I've found this book to have exceptional examples, and well-explained, READABLE prose. If you wanted to pick up a copy for self study, this would be a good book.... Yes a professor would be nice, but these guys did a good enough job that the book stands alone.
An easy to read book for non-maths students
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I am not a maths student but I used this book (the 4th edition) as a supplement for my combinatorial chemistry course and also my CRE course which has a section on spanning tree model. Quite easy to understand. Not bad as a reference for self-studying.
A great introduction to Discrete Mathematics
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I would have to say this book covers Discrete Mathematics with the depth needed for Math majors, but also at a level that non-Math majors can understand as well. It's explanations of proof processes (indirect proofs, proof by induction, etc.) and the underlying algorithms made most of the content very easy to follow and understand. Also, it is a good introduction to combinatorics and graph theory.
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