An introduction to formal languages and automata /

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Author / Creator:Linz, Peter.
Edition:2nd ed.
Imprint:Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c1997.
Description:xix, 377 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/2963691
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ISBN:076370296X
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. 372) and index.
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Summary:An Introduction to Formal Languages & Automata provides an excellent presentation of the material that is essential to an introductory theory of computation course. The text was designed to familiarize students with the foundations & principles of computer science & to strengthen the students' ability to carry out formal & rigorous mathematical argument. Employing a problem-solving approach, the text provides students insight into the course material by stressing intuitive motivation & illustration of ideas through straightforward explanations & solid mathematical proofs. By emphasizing learning through problem solving, students learn the material primarily through problem-type illustrative examples that show the motivation behind the concepts, as well as their connection to the theorems & definitions.
Physical Description:xix, 377 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 372) and index.
ISBN:076370296X