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Discrete Mathematics

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Focused on helping readers
understand and construct proofs – and, generally, expanding
their mathematical maturity – this best-seller is an
accessible introduction to discrete mathematics. KEY TOPICS:
Takes an algorithmic approach that emphasizes problem-solving
techniques. Expands discussion on how to construct proofs and
treatment of problem solving. Increases number of examples and
exercises throughout. 

792 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 7, 1984

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Richard Johnsonbaugh

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Richard F. Johnsonbaugh is an American mathematician and computer scientist. His interests include discrete mathematics and the history of mathematics. He is the author of several textbooks.
Johnsonbaugh earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Yale University, and then moved to the University of Oregon for graduate study. He completed his Ph.D. at Oregon in 1969. His dissertation, I. Classical Fundamental Groups and Covering Space Theory in the Setting of Cartan and Chevalley; II. Spaces and Algebras of Vector-Valued Differentiable Functions, was supervised by Bertram Yood. He also has a second master's degree in computer science from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
He is currently professor emeritus at De Paul University.

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April 30, 2014
Oh, lordy, make it stop! This book makes such interesting material completely inaccessible to those who are trying to study the subject. Maybe next time I'll try Discrete Maths for Dummies.
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