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Concrete Mathematics : A Foundation for Computer Science by Ronald Graham, Donald Knuth and Oren Patashnik (1994, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAddison Wesley Professional
ISBN-100201558025
ISBN-139780201558029
eBay Product ID (ePID)77007
Product Key Features
Number of Pages672 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameConcrete Mathematics : a Foundation for Computer Science
SubjectProgramming / Algorithms, General, Discrete Mathematics
Publication Year1994
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMathematics, Computers
AuthorRonald Graham, Donald Knuth, Oren Patashnik
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight48 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width7.8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN93-040325
IllustratedYes
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of Content1. Recurrent Problems. 2. Sums. 3. Integer Functions. 4. Number Theory. 5. Binomial Coefficients. 6. Special Numbers. 7. Generating Functions. 8. Discrete Probability. 9. Asymptotics. A. Answers to Exercises. B. Bibliography. C. Credits for Exercises. Index.
SynopsisThis book introduces the mathematics that supports advanced computer programming and the analysis of algorithms. The primary aim of its well-known authors is to provide a solid and relevant base of mathematical skills - the skills needed to solve complex problems, to evaluate horrendous sums, and to discover subtle patterns in data. It is an indispensable text and reference not only for computer scientists - the authors themselves rely heavily on it - but for serious users of mathematics in virtually every discipline. Concrete Mathematics is a blending of CONtinuous and disCRETE mathematics. "More concretely," the authors explain, "it is the controlled manipulation of mathematical formulas, using a collection of techniques for solving problems." The subject matter is primarily an expansion of the Mathematical Preliminaries section in Knuth's classic Art of Computer Programming, but the style of presentation is more leisurely, and individual topics are covered more deeply. Several new topics have been added, and the most significant ideas have been traced to their historical roots. The book includes more than 500 exercises, divided into six categories. Complete answers are provided for all exercises, except research problems, making the book particularly valuable for self-study. Major topics include: Sums Recurrences Integer functions Elementary number theory Binomial coefficients Generating functions Discrete probability Asymptotic methods This second edition includes important new material about mechanical summation. In response to the widespread use of the first edition as a reference book, the bibliography and index have also been expanded, and additional nontrivial improvements can be found on almost every page. Readers will appreciate the informal style of Concrete Mathematics. Particularly enjoyable are the marginal graffiti contributed by students who have taken courses based on this material. The authors want to convey not only the importance of the techniques presented, but some of the fun in learning and using them., This book, updated and improved, introduces the mathematics that support advanced computer programming and the analysis of algorithms. The book's primary aim is to provide a solid and relevant base of mathematical skills. It is an indispensable text and reference for computer scientists and serious programmers in virtually every discipline., This book introduces the mathematics that supports advanced computer programming and the analysis of algorithms. The primary aim of its well-known authors is to provide a solid and relevant base of mathematical skills - the skills needed to solve complex problems, to evaluate horrendous sums, and to discover subtle patterns in data. It is an indispensable text and reference not only for computer scientists - the authors themselves rely heavily on it! - but for serious users of mathematics in virtually every discipline. Concrete Mathematics is a blending of CONtinuous and disCRETE mathematics. "More concretely," the authors explain, "it is the controlled manipulation of mathematical formulas, using a collection of techniques for solving problems." The subject matter is primarily an expansion of the Mathematical Preliminaries section in Knuth's classic Art of Computer Programming, but the style of presentation is more leisurely, and individual topics are covered more deeply. Several new topics have been added, and the most significant ideas have been traced to their historical roots. The book includes more than 500 exercises, divided into six categories. Complete answers are provided for all exercises, except research problems, making the book particularly valuable for self-study. Major topics include: Sums Recurrences Integer functions Elementary number theory Binomial coefficients Generating functions Discrete probability Asymptotic methods This second edition includes important new material about mechanical summation. In response to the widespread use of the first edition as a reference book, the bibliography and index have also been expanded, and additional nontrivial improvements can be found on almost every page. Readers will appreciate the informal style of Concrete Mathematics. Particularly enjoyable are the marginal graffiti contributed by students who have taken courses based on this material. The authors want to convey not only the importance of the techniques presented, but some of the fun in learning and using them., Concrete Mathematics is a blending of CONtinuous and disCRETE mathematics. "More concretely," the authors explain, "it is the controlled manipulation of mathematical formulas, using a collection of techniques for solving problems." The subject matter is primarily an expansion of the Mathematical Preliminaries section in Knuth's classic Art of Computer Programming, but the style of presentation is more leisurely, and individual topics are covered more deeply. Several new topics have been added, and the most significant ideas have been traced to their historical roots. The book includes more than 500 exercises, divided into six categories. Complete answers are provided for all exercises, except research problems, making the book particularly valuable for self-study. Major topics include: Sums Recurrences Integer functions Elementary number theory Binomial coefficients Generating functions Discrete probability Asymptotic methods
LC Classification NumberQA39.2.G733 1994
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Concrete Mathematics, A Model Textbook
All pros, no cons. The gold standard for mathematics for computer science textbooks; honestly, a gold standard for textbook writing, in general. Everything from the conversational tone, yet rigorous content, useful and hilarious margin notes, and fantastic typesetting should be looked at as what is possible when a writer and publisher work together to produce a quality textbook.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
