A Logical Approach to Discrete Math - (Monographs in Computer Science) 3rd Edition by David Gries & Fred B Schneider (Hardcover)

About the Book

The authors present a unique presentation of logic by treating it as a tool. The text is geared to both computer science and math majors, but its emphasis on understanding logic and proof provides for an effective alternative to calculus for non-majors as well. There are numerous worked-out examples and over 900 exercises.

Book Synopsis

This text attempts to change the way logic and discrete math are taught in computer science and mathematics. While many books treat logic simply as another topic of study, this book's uniqueness is its willingness to take it one step further. In the book, logic is treated as a basic tool, to be applied in essentially every other area.

Review Quotes

"This is a rather extraordinary book, and deserves to be read by everyone involved in computer science and - perhaps more importantly - software engineering. I recommend it highly... If the book is taken seriously, the rigor that it unfolds and the clarity of its concepts could have a significant impact on the way in which software is conceived and developed." - Peter G. Neumann