Discrete Mathematics, Global Edition

Discrete Mathematics provides ample practice opportunities with nearly 4,500 exercises, 650 worked examples, and a strong emphasis on the interplay among topics. It also builds mathematical maturity by emphasizing reading and writing proofs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 768 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2018
Publisher: Pearson Education Limited

Discrete Mathematics is an excellent resource for one- or two-term introductory courses in discrete mathematics, offering nearly 4,500 exercises to practice, apply, and demonstrate conceptual understanding. With a strong emphasis on the interplay among the various topics, the text models various problem-solving techniques in detail and provides opportunities to practice these techniques. The text also builds mathematical maturity by emphasizing how to read and write proofs, with many proofs illustrated with annotated figures and motivated by special Discussion sections.

The book is divided into four parts: Foundations, Counting, Graph Theory, and Combinatorics. Each part is further divided into chapters, with each chapter focusing on a specific topic. The Foundations section covers basic concepts such as sets, relations, functions, and logic. The Counting section covers counting principles, including permutations, combinations, and probability. The Graph Theory section covers graph theory concepts such as vertices, edges, and networks. The Combinatorics section covers combinatorial analysis, including permutations, combinations, and graph theory.

Each chapter includes a variety of exercises, ranging from simple to challenging. The exercises are designed to help students practice and apply the concepts learned in the chapter. The exercises also include solutions, which are provided to help students understand the solutions and apply them to other problems.

In addition to the exercises, the book includes a large number of applications, especially applications to computer science. The applications are designed to help students see the practical applications of discrete mathematics and to motivate them to continue studying the subject.

The book also includes a strong emphasis on the interplay among the various topics. This emphasis helps students to see how discrete mathematics is used in real-world situations and to develop a deeper understanding of the subject.

The text is written in a clear and concise manner, making it easy to understand. The text also includes a large number of examples and illustrations, which help to clarify the concepts and make the text more engaging.

Overall, Discrete Mathematics is an excellent resource for one- or two-term introductory courses in discrete mathematics. The book offers nearly 4,500 exercises, a large number of applications, and a strong emphasis on the interplay among the various topics. The text is written in a clear and concise manner, making it easy to understand and engaging. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning discrete mathematics.

Weight: 1294g
Dimension: 205 x 255 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781292233703
Edition number: 8 ed