Discrete Mathematics

Author: Wang Xiaoxi Wang Xiaoxi
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: As a fundamental textbook for discrete mathematics, this book, while grasping key issues, introduces propositional logic, predicate logic, sets and their operations, binary relations, functions, algebraic structures, lattices and Boolean algebra, graph theory, trees, Petri nets and transportation networks, as well as counting methods and classification principles—topics closely related to computer science—through a large number of carefully selected examples. It emphasizes the close connections between different parts of the content while thoroughly exploring the concepts, theories, algorithms, and practical applications of each section. The content is presented rigorously with detailed derivations. Each chapter is accompanied by numerous exercises, providing readers with effective assistance in quickly mastering the relevant knowledge. The book is rich, comprehensive, thorough, and easy to understand, with a clear structure and a strong focus on practicality. It is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students in computer science and related fields, as well as serving as a reference for engineering and technical personnel.