Foundations of Discrete Mathematics

Written for computer science and engineering students, this textbook provides powerful abstract mathematical concepts from algebra and combinatorics, supported by applications and examples. Background elements such as linear and abstract algebra and graph and set theory are analyzed.

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This treatment of discrete structures provides computer science and engineering students with powerful abstract mathematical concepts taken from algebra and combinatorics, supported by concrete applications. The text also contains background material which includes elements of logic, set theory, abstract algebra, linear algebra, and graph theory. Each chapter develops a new mathematical concept and then explains its application.