A Recursive Introduction to the Theory of Computation 1994 Edition Contributor(s): Smith, Carl (Author) |
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ISBN: 0387943323 ISBN-13: 9780387943329 Publisher: Springer
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 1994 Annotation: The aim of this textbook is to present an account of the theory of computation. After introducing the concept of a model of computation and presenting various examples, the author explores the limitations of effective computation via basic recursion theory. Self-reference and other methods are introduced as fundamental and basic tools for constructing and manipulating algorithms. From there the book considers the complexity of computations and the notion of a complexity measure is introduced. Finally, the book culminates in considering time and space measures and in classifying computable functions as being either feasible or not. Click for more in this series: Graduate Texts in Computer Science |
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BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Logic - Mathematics | Discrete Mathematics |
Dewey: 511.35 |
LCCN: 94021785 |
Series: Graduate Texts in Computer Science |
Physical Information: 0.66" H x 6.29" W x 9.56" L (0.85 lbs) 148 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index |
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Publisher Description: The aim of this textbook is to present an account of the theory of computation. After introducing the concept of a model of computation and presenting various examples, the author explores the limitations of effective computation via basic recursion theory. Self-reference and other methods are introduced as fundamental and basic tools for constructing and manipulating algorithms. From there the book considers the complexity of computations and the notion of a complexity measure is introduced. Finally, the book culminates in considering time and space measures and in classifying computable functions as being either feasible or not. The author assumes only a basic familiarity with discrete mathematics and computing, making this textbook ideal for a graduate-level introductory course. It is based on many such courses presented by the author and so numerous exercises are included. In addition, the solutions to most of these exercises are provided. |
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