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Discrete Mathematics

Mathematical Reasoning and Proof with Puzzles, Patterns, and Games
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Discrete Mathematics follows the ACM guidelines to guide readers in mastering key topics of discrete mathematics. Early chapters focus on developing the ability to think analytically and write about mathematical concepts. The book then delves into abstract mathematics, covering sets and functions in detail. It further explores probabilities and their practical applications in games of chance, and introduces fundamental techniques of graph theory through engaging puzzles and games.
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Based on the ACM guidelines, Discrete Mathematics will help readers master and apply the central topics of discrete math. As they progress through the early chapters, they'll quickly learn how to think and write about mathematics. The book then explores abstract mathematics, providing a detailed look at sets and functions.

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Based on the ACM guidelines, Discrete Mathematics will help readers master and apply the central topics of discrete math. As they progress through the early chapters, they'll quickly learn how to think and write about mathematics.

The book then explores abstract mathematics, providing a detailed look at sets and functions. Readers will also find in-depth discussions on probabilities and their applications to games of chance. And they'll discover the basic techniques of graph theory and how to apply them using puzzles and games.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780471476023

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 November 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 201.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 1360g

Pages: 704

About the Author

Doug Ensley is a full professor at Shippenshburg University with a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon.Β  He is an active participant in national and regional committees determining the future of the discrete math curriculum, and he regularly speaks at Joint Math and MathFest.

Winston Crawley is a full professor and chair of the math department at Shippensburg University.Β  He has a Ph.D. from University of Tennessee-Knoxville.Β  Crawley developed the undergraduate computer science curriculum at Shippensburg.

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