Discrete Mathematics for New Technology - Hardcover

Garnier, Rowan; Taylor, John

9780750301367: Discrete Mathematics for New Technology

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750301368 ISBN 13: 9780750301367

Publisher: Taylor & Francis, 1992

Discrete Mathematics for New Technology has been designed to cover the core mathematics requirement for undergraduate computer science students in the UK and the USA. This has been approached in a comprehensive way whilst maintaining an easy to follow progression from the basic mathematical concepts covered by the GCSE in the UK and by high-school algebra in the USA, to the more sophisticated mathematical concepts examined in the latter stages of the book. The rigorous treatment of theory is punctuated by frequent use of pertinent examples. This is then reinforced with exercises to allow the reader to achieve a "feel" for the subject at hand. Hints and solutions are provided for these brain-teasers at the end of the book. Although aimed primarily at computer science students, the structured development of the mathematics enables this text to be used by undergraduate mathematicians, scientists and others who require an understanding of discrete mathematics. The topics covered include: logic and the nature of mathematical proof, set theory, relations and functions, matrices and systems of linear equations, algebraic structures, Boolean algebras and a thorough treatise on graph theory. The authors have extensive experience of teaching undergraduate mathematics at colleges and universities in the British and American systems. They have developed and taught courses for a variety of non-specialists and have established reputations for presenting rigorous mathematical concepts in a manner which is accessible to this audience. Their current research interests lie in the fields of algebra, topology and mathematics education. Discrete Mathematics for New Technology is therefore a rare thing; a readable, friendly textbook designed for non-mathematicians, presenting material which is at the foundations of mathematics itself. It is essential reading.

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Review:

"Garnier and Taylor, both at the University of Brighton, UK, offer a work on discrete mathematics sufficiently comprehensive to be used as a resource work in a variety of courses. . . Now in its second edition, it would also make an excellent general reference book on these areas . . . a fine undergraduate book." -- R L Pour, Emory and Henry College, in CHOICE "Provides an accessible introduction to discrete mathematics, including the core mathematics requirements for undergraduate computer science students." -- SciTech Book News, vol. 122 "This is the second edition of this accessible yet rigorous introduction to discrete mathematics. As in the first edition, the theory is illustrated by a large number of solved exercises. In this edition further exercises have been added, in particular at the routine level. In addition, some new material on typed set theory is included." -- S Teschl "The book is designed for students of computer science. It contains main mathematical topics needed in their undergraduate study. In the second edition, the authors added a lot of new exercises and examples, illustrating discussed concepts. The book contains a lot of well-ordered and nicely illustrated material" -- Vladimir Soucek, European Mathematical Society Newsletter, June 2004.

Synopsis:

This textbook has been designed to cover the core mathematics requirements for undergraduate computer science students. The text follows a straightforward progression from the basic mathematical concepts covered by the GCSE to more sophisticated concepts which are illustrated with examples and exercises. Hints and solutions are provided for all brain-teasers listed in the book. Topics include logic and the nature of mathematical proof, set theory, relations and functions, matrices and systems of linear equations, algebraic structures, Boolean algebras and graph theory.

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