Discrete mathematics : mathematical reasoning and proof with puzzles, patterns, and games

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Title:

Author:

Ensley, Douglas E.

ISBN:

9780471476023

Personal Author:

Ensley, Douglas E.

Publication Information:

Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, c2006.

Physical Description:

xii, 691 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

General Note:

Formerly CIP.

Contents:

1. Puzzles, patterns, and mathematical language -- 2. A primer of mathematical writing -- 3. Sets and Boolean algebra -- 4. Functions and relations -- 5. Combinatorics -- 6. Probability -- 7. Graphs and trees -- App. Matrices and their operations.

Abstract:

"Did you know that games and puzzles have given birth to some of today's deepest mathematical subjects? Now, with Douglas Ensley and Winston Crawley's Discrete Mathematics, you can explore mathematical writing, abstract structures, counting, discrete probability, and graph theory, through games, puzzles, patterns, magic tricks, and real-world problems. You will discover how new mathematical topics can be applied to everyday situations, learn how to work with proofs, and develop your problem-solving skills along the way."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Logic, Symbolic and mathematical.

Mathematical recreations.

Computer science -- Mathematics.

Added Author:

Crawley, J. Winston.

Electronic Access:

Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0622/2005017417-d.html
Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0514/2005017417.html

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These active and well-known authors have come together to create a fresh, innovative, and timely approach to Discrete Math. One innovation uses several major threads to help weave core topics into a cohesive whole. Throughout the book the application of mathematical reasoning is emphasized to solve problems while the authors guide the student in thinking about, reading, and writing proofs in a wide variety of contexts. Another important content thread, as the sub-title implies, is the focus on mathematical puzzles, games and magic tricks to engage students.