Preface
Introduction
Essentials of Discrete Mathematics is designed for first- or second-year computer science and math majors in discrete mathematics courses. This text is also an excellent resource for students in other disciplines.
Unlike most other textbooks on the market, Essentials presents the material in a manner that is suitable for a comprehensive and cohesive one-semester course. The text is organized around five types of mathematical thinking: logical, relational, recursive, quantitative, and analytical. To reinforce this approach, graphs are introduced early and referred to throughout the text, providing a richer context for examples and applications.
Applications appear throughout the text, and the final chapter explores several ...
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