Discrete Mathematics (Fifth Edition)

Author: Kenneth A. Ross
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book introduces the main contents of discrete mathematics in an easy-to-understand manner through numerous examples, including sets, order and functions, basic logic, relations, induction and recursion, counting, graphs and trees, recursion, trees and algorithms, directed graphs, discrete probability, Boolean algebra, algebraic structures, predicate calculus and infinite sets. Each chapter is accompanied by a substantial number of exercises, and hints and answers are provided at the end of the book, which is very helpful for teachers in teaching and for readers to quickly grasp the relevant knowledge. The book is rich in content, well-structured and systematic, with clear and concise explanations, and emphasizes practicality. It can serve as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science and computer mathematics, as well as a reference book for engineering and technical personnel. This book introduces the main contents of discrete mathematics in an easy-to-understand manner through numerous examples, including sets, order and functions, basic logic, relations, induction and recursion, counting, graphs and trees, recursion, trees and algorithms, directed graphs, discrete probability, Boolean algebra, algebraic structures, predicate calculus and infinite sets. Each chapter is accompanied by a substantial number of exercises, and hints and answers are provided at the end of the book, which is very helpful for teachers in teaching and for readers to quickly grasp the relevant knowledge. The book is rich in content, well-structured and systematic, with clear and concise explanations, and emphasizes practicality. It can serve as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science and computer mathematics, as well as a reference book for engineering and technical personnel.