Introductory Discrete Mathematics (Dover Books on Computer Science)

Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications is a comprehensive textbook that provides an introduction to combinatorial mathematics, algebraic structures, and logical structures.

This book is designed for undergraduate students in computer science and mathematics, and it emphasizes the interplay between these two fields.

The author, V.K.

Balakrishnan, is a renowned expert in the field and has included numerous exercises to help students test their understanding of the material. The book covers a wide range of topics, including basic counting principles, permutations, combinations, generating functions, recurrence relations, and an introduction to the analysis of algorithms.

It also delves into graph theory and its applications to coding and other related problems.

Additionally, the author provides a brief overview of computational complexity and NP-completeness in the appendix. With its emphasis on practical applications and extensive exercises, Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications is an essential resource for any student looking to gain a solid understanding of discrete mathematics and its many uses in computer science and mathematics.