Mathematics: A Discrete Introduction | 
 enlarge | Author: Edward A. Scheinerman
Publisher: Brooks Cole
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 248017
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2
Pages: 592
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 0534398987
Dewey Decimal Number: 004.0151
EAN: 9780534398989
Publication Date: June 6, 2005
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Product Description
Master the fundamentals of discrete mathematics and proof-writing with MATHEMATICS: A DISCRETE INTRODUCTION! With a wealth of learning aids and a clear presentation, the mathematics text teaches you not only how to write proofs, but how to think clearly and present cases logically beyond this course. Though it is presented from a mathematician's perspective, you will learn the importance of discrete mathematics in the fields of computer science, engineering, probability, statistics, operations research, and other areas of applied mathematics. Tools such as Mathspeak, hints, and proof templates prepare you to succeed in this course.
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 Wonderful book! March 24, 2000
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book is very clear. It explains most of the fundamentals of discrete mathematics, including logic, combinatorics, graph theory, probability, number theory, cryptography, and more. Things are clearly explained, and students are taught the basics of proof writing. Proof templates give the reader a skeleton for different proofs (such as direct, contradiction, induction, contrapositive, etc.). A great book!
We use it for our discrete course March 13, 2006
Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States(cashbacher@yahoo.com))
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Discrete mathematics is now a keystone course in the computer science major and a fundamental course in the mathematics major. The mathematics covered in the course is still somewhat open to interpretation, but far less than it has been in the past. I examined this book for possible use as a textbook and ended up recommending that it be used. At this time, it is the book being used for the discrete mathematics class at the college where I am employed.
It begins with a short explanation of what a mathematical proof is and some simple examples are given. Chapter 2 is called collections and covers lists, the basics of set theory and quantifiers. The next chapter covers counting and relations and chapter four is a more complex examination of the nature of mathematical proof. The remaining chapters are:
Chapter 5: Functions
Chapter 6: Probability
Chapter 7: Number theory
Chapter 8: Algebra
Chapter 9: Graphs
Chapter 10: Partially ordered sets
The coverage is complete, the writing is understandable and there are plenty of exercises at the end of the chapters. Solutions to many of the problems are found in appendices.
A sound introduction to discrete mathematics, this is a book that I can heartily recommend for use as a textbook. It covers what we in the department feel must be covered.
Great book. September 18, 2005
Constantinos Michael (Baltimore, MD USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I had this book for my first class in the number theory & combinatorics realm, and this has been the best book I've used since. To respond to an earlier review, the errors in the proofs serve a very important function: they make you actually read the proof. The templates teach you how to recognize when a particular method of proof is required. My only regret is that I have sold the book after taking the class, and $140 is too steep to buy a fresh copy.
Simplistic explanation for complex material January 22, 2000
Batis Malekpour (Las Vegas, NV United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book explains, with simple examples complex material. He includes proof templates, that are helpful in the understanding of the material.
I would not recommend for Below College level.
A very good book March 24, 2008
M.A
I have used this book for self reading, and it was very useful.
I don't think this book is suitable for computer science\Engineering students, it is mostly mathematical-oriented, for them Rosen's book is better
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