Discrete Structures with Contemporary Applications

Book Details

• Publisher: CRC Press

• Author: Alexander Stanoyevitch

• Language: English

• Binding: Hardcover

• ISBN: 9781439817681

• Pages: 1002

• Release Date: 19-01-2011

• Package Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.5 x 2.0 inches

About The Book

Discrete Structures with Contemporary Applications by Alexander Stanoyevitch offers a modern, comprehensive introduction to discrete structures, reflecting the latest advancements and trends in this field. This classroom-tested textbook covers essential core topics in discrete structures, along with a variety of applications that are both innovative and practical. Applications explored include simulations, genetic algorithms, network flows, probabilistic primality tests, public key cryptography, and coding theory—making it a relevant resource for students and professionals in computer science, mathematics, and engineering.

The book provides a clear and accessible treatment of material, with well-defined definitions, theorems, and carefully explained proofs. Numerous worked-out examples illustrate key points, while figures and tables aid in understanding complex concepts. “Exercises for the Reader” appear throughout the text, and complete solutions are included in an appendix for self-assessment. The extensive exercise sets at the end of each section cater to various levels of difficulty, from basic to advanced problems, with answers available in another appendix. For those interested in practical applications, many sections also feature computer exercises to guide students through the process of writing programs on any computing platform.

While the book encourages the use of computing platforms, it can also be used without a computer. Algorithms are explained in plain English and pseudo-code, which can easily be translated into any programming language. A supporting website provides sample programs to enhance the learning experience.