- Hardcover: 448 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 4 edition (Feb 2 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0073191469
- ISBN-13: 978-0073191461
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 18.3 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 839 g
- Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,366,388 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Even those with little mathematical background will be able to understand this user-friendly book, which focuses on formal languages and models of computation. (The author devotes an entire chapter to induction and recursive definitions.) Introduction to Languages and the Theory of Computation weaves numerous examples and highly readable discussions of the key ideas--and how they fit into the larger picture--in between rigorous proofs of the theorems.
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Introduction to Languages and the Theory of Computation helps students make the connection between the practice of computing and an understanding of the profound ideas that defines it. The book's organization and the author's ability to explain complex topics clearly make this introduction to the theory of computation an excellent resource for a broad range of upper level students. The author has learned through many years of teaching that the best way to present theoretical concepts is to take advantage of the precision and clarity of mathematical language. In a way that is accessible to students still learning this language, he presents the necessary mathematical tools gently and gradually which provides discussion and examples that make the language intelligible.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Lacks educational value,
By A Customer
This review is from: Introduction to Languages and the Theory of Computation (Hardcover)
During the course this book has been anything but helpful. The introductory part is a laugh as it takes for given you as a reader is very deep into mathematical lingo and proofs. Indeed the poofs are some of the worst written, many of them using statements as "Clearly it is..." and "It is now easy to see...", well, no, it isn't easy and mostly seems like a shortcut from the author to excuse himself from actual explanations.Even worse is the examples where solutions reference something form an excercise, here's a hint to Mr Martin, students don't solve all the extremly many excercises unless asked to, so saying something will be clear after a certain excercise doesn't work, how will we ever know if we're right or wrong? The educational value is very low due to the authors way of writing, never really getting the point across and always assuming the reader knows exactly what's going on. This is certainly not the way to teach people rather complex things. All in all anyone should look elsewhere to have a chance.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Breadth Of Information,
By Master G "MasterG" (CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Introduction to Languages and the Theory of Computation (Hardcover)
I normally don't write reviews. Couple of not very positive reviews could not stop me writing one for this title. In my opinion, this book really presents a breadth of informationon the subject. If one is considering to buy this book, one should have due background in Discrete Mathematics.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good textbook for computation theory starter,
By wenny binny (Albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Introduction to Languages and the Theory of Computation (Hardcover)
I read this book during my preparation for a comprehensive exam, which includes materials about theory of computation. I was bad at theory all the time, but reading this book removes all my confusions. It looks like lots of math at first glance, but all the theorems explained clearly after the declarations. This book is also very helpful to understand the fundamental theory for programming languages. I recommend this book for all new graduate students of computer science.
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