Discrete Mathematics, 2nd Edition
$210.79
- Paperback
442 pages
- Release Date
28 February 2003
Summary
Biggs’ Discrete Mathematics has been a best-selling textbook since the first and revised editions were published in 1986 and 1990, respectively. This second edition has been developed in response to undergraduate course changes and changes in students’ needs.
New to this edition are chapters on statements and proof, logical framework, and natural numbers and the integers, in addition to updated chapters from the previous edition. The new chapters are presented at a level suitable for …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198507178 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0198507178 |
| Author: | Norman L. Biggs |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 442 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 28 February 2003 |
| Weight: | 824g |
| Dimensions: | 245mm x 188mm x 25mm |
| Series: | Mathematics |
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For the Second Edition:"... it is a wonderful book. Biggs' expository style is of the highest quality." 'Professor James Reid, University of Mississippi”… a well written book by a world-renowned expert. The explanations go to the heart of the matter and the proofsgiven are elegant.” ‘Professor Mohan Shrikhande, University of Michigan" the material is well written in a clear and lucid style ... " 'Dr Jim Renshaw, University of Southamptonthe new chapters are elegantly written’Dr Peter Robinson, University of CambridgeFrom recent reviews of the first edition:"Biggs' book ... a timely and important addition to the literature ... stands out for its clarity of exposition, its careful organization, and for the way in which it reduces unnecessary abstraction to a minimum ... The range of topics covered is astonishing ... and ... it is written with humour and a lightness of touch which make it a pleasure to read." 'Times Higher Education Supplemement“It seems to me that the book is as comprehensive as one could hope. I strongly recommend it” ‘Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society`“the comprehensive course of discrete mathematics” ‘L’Enseignement Mathematique, t.36, fasc.1-2, 1990
About The Author
Norman L. Biggs
Norman L. Biggs is Professor of Mathematics, London School of Economics, University of London.
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