Essentials of Discrete Mathematics (The Jones & Bartlett Learning Inernational Series in Mathematics)

I used this book for two logic courses. The book is laid out in a straightforward logical(I would expect as much from such a book) fashion. You should be able to go from the first to the last chapter without a need to jump around to connect concepts as they simply build upon one another. Each chapter is also self contained meaning that if you only wanted to learn about graph theory you could skip to that section and read it and be able to understand it without needing to consult other chapters which is nice when you take a semester break between logic courses. The best part are the problem sections which the book provides detailed answers for. Unlike most math books which only detail a few steps or simply give you an answer to reference this book will actually lead you through the process of solving the problems which is immensely helpful.

This book is written and illustrated in a manner that is clear and precise, while using plain English. Terminology is explained. Intermediate steps are explained. Dependencies between chapters and sections are clearly marked. Exercises and examples are relevant and progress from simple to complex. A good breadth of subject matter is covered. For the reader who is not particularly mathematically-inclined, but who needs to master the fundamentals of discrete mathematics, (such as for computer science), this is an outstanding book, head and shoulders above any other I've used (and, to get a grip on discrete math, algorithms, and optimization, I've been reading A LOT of them lately).

Need this for the class i am taking right now and its very helpful in helping me understand my professor's lectures. But i wish they did add more explanations in the examples field before the homework problems.Edit: Bought this book back in 2013, the price basically tripled now :O .. just wow. They love making it harder for people to get an education.

Great textbook--have to use it for my Discrete Mathematics class.Book Material:- Very clear explanation of discrete math concepts- It introduces readers to proofs assuming you know nothing from the beginningOrder Info:- Arrived on time in good condition

This was a required textbook for a college class i'm taking right now. This textbook helped me to better understand Discrete Math needed in computer science.

It's discrete math... How fun can a book on this really be?

Took a while to come in but it's just what I needed. :) It was packaged nicely and came with a sticker on it. Came in a brand new condition.

I'm taking this class over the summer and this book has great explanations and diagrams for completing the work. The price was wayyy better than what the campus bookstore was charging.