Introduction to the Theory of Computation - Hardcover

Sipser, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534950973 ISBN 13: 9780534950972

Publisher: Course Technology, 2005

Synopsis

This highly anticipated revision builds upon the strengths of the previous edition. Sipser's candid, crystal-clear style allows students at every level to understand and enjoy this field. His innovative "proof idea" sections explain profound concepts in plain English. The new edition incorporates many improvements students and professors have suggested over the years, and offers updated, classroom-tested problem sets at the end of each chapter.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael Sipser has taught theoretical computer science and mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the past 32 years. He is a Professor of Applied Mathematics, a member of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), and the current head of the mathematics department. He enjoys teaching and pondering the many mysteries of complexity theory.

Review:

"For the market this text addresses, Introduction to the Theory of Computation, Second Edition is an outstanding text without peer." - Christopher Wilson, University of Oregon

"This is a model for readability, with a sensitivity for what students find difficult."

About this edition

• Publisher: Course Technology
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0534950973
• ISBN 13: 9780534950972
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 456