Wallis's book on discrete mathematics is a resource for an introductory
course in a subject fundamental to both mathematics and computer
science, a course that is expected not only to cover certain specific
topics but also to introduce students to important modes of thought
specific to each discipline . . . Lower-division undergraduates through
graduate students.
--Choice reviews (Review of the First Edition)
Very appropriately entitled as a 'beginner's guide', this textbook
presents itself as the first exposure to discrete mathematics and
rigorous proof for the mathematics or computer science student.
--Zentralblatt Math (Review of the First Edition)
This second edition of A Beginner's Guide to Discrete Mathematics
presents a detailed guide to discrete mathematics and its relationship
to other mathematical subjects including set theory, probability,
cryptography, graph theory, and number theory. This textbook has a
distinctly applied orientation and explores a variety of applications.
Key Features of the second edition:
* Includes a new chapter on the theory of voting as well as numerous
new examples and exercises throughout the book
* Introduces functions, vectors, matrices, number systems, scientific
notations, and the representation of numbers in computers
* Provides examples which then lead into easy practice problems
throughout the text and full exercise at the end of each chapter
* Full solutions for practice problems are provided at the end of the
book
This text is intended for undergraduates in mathematics and computer
science, however, featured special topics and applications may also
interest graduate students.
