Algorithmic Problem Solving (Paperback)

Roland Backhouse

ISBN 10: 0470684534 / ISBN 13: 9780470684535

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, 2011

About this Item

Paperback. An entertaining and captivating way to learn the fundamentals of using algorithms to solve problems The algorithmic approach to solving problems in computer technology is an essential tool. With this unique book, algorithm expert Roland Backhouse shares his four decades of experience to teach the fundamental principles of using algorithms to solve problems. Using fun and well-known puzzles to gradually introduce different aspects of algorithms in mathematics and computing. Backhouse presents a readable, entertaining, and energetic book that will motivate and challenge students to open their minds to the algorithmic nature of problem solving. Provides a novel approach to the mathematics of problem solving focusing on the algorithmic nature of problem solvingUses popular and entertaining puzzles to teach you different aspects of using algorithms to solve mathematical and computing challengesFeatures a theory section that supports each of the puzzles presented throughout the bookAssumes only an elementary understanding of mathematics * Novel approach to the mathematics of problem solving, in particular how to do logical calculations. * Many of the problems are well-known from (mathematical) puzzle books. * The solution method in the book is new and more relevant to the true nature of problem solving in the modern IT-dominated world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Algorithmic Problem Solving (Paperback)
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470684534
• ISBN 13: 9780470684535
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

An entertaining and captivating way to learn the fundamentals of using algorithms to solve problems

The algorithmic approach to solving problems in computer technology is an essential tool. With this unique book, algorithm expert Roland Backhouse shares his four decades of experience to teach the fundamental principles of using algorithms to solve problems. Using fun and well-known puzzles to gradually introduce different aspects of algorithms in mathematics and computing. Backhouse presents a readable, entertaining, and energetic book that will motivate and challenge students to open their minds to the algorithmic nature of problem solving.

• Provides a novel approach to the mathematics of problem solving focusing on the algorithmic nature of problem solving
• Uses popular and entertaining puzzles to teach you different aspects of using algorithms to solve mathematical and computing challenges
• Features a theory section that supports each of the puzzles presented throughout the book
• Assumes only an elementary understanding of mathematics

About the Author

Roland Backhouse leads the Foundations of Programming research group at the University of Nottingham. He returned to the UK in 1999 after spending 13 years in the Netherlands, 9 of which as professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (the institution that pioneered the style of reasoning and construction of programs that forms the basis for this book).