The Art of Computer Programming, Vols. 1-3 - Hardcover

Knuth, Donald E.

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ISBN 10: 0201485419 ISBN 13: 9780201485417
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional, 1998

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For the first time in more than 20 years, Knuth has revised all three books to reflect more recent developments in the field. His revisions focus specifically on those areas where knowledge has converged since publication of the last editions, on problems that have been solved, on problems that have changed. In keeping with the authoritative character of these books, all historical information about previous work in the field has...

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About the Author

Donald E. Knuth is known throughout the world for his pioneering work on algorithms and programming techniques, for his invention of the Tex and Metafont systems for computer typesetting, and for his prolific and influential writing. Professor Emeritus of The Art of Computer Programming at Stanford University, he currently devotes full time to the completion of these fascicles and the seven volumes to which they belong.



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"The bible of all fundamental algorithms and the work that taught many of today's software developers most of what they know about computer programming."-- Byte, Sept 1995

"If you think you're a really good programmer,...read [Knuth's] Art of Computer Programming....You should definitely send me a resume if you can read the whole thing." -- Bill Gates

This Knuth set is perfect for your own reference bookshelf, and...

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  • PublisherAddison-Wesley Professional
  • Publication date1998
  • ISBN 10 0201485419
  • ISBN 13 9780201485417
  • BindingHardcover
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Edition number3
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