An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata
7th Edition
Published on 4. March 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
572 pages
978-1-284-23160-1 (ISBN)
Description
An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata, Seventh Edition is designed for an introductory course on formal languages, automata, computability, and related matters forming what is known as the theory of computation. The text takes a problem-solving approach, in which students' abilities are tested at various levels. The Seventh Edition familiarizes students with the foundations and principles of computer science, teaches material useful in subsequent courses, and strengthens students' ability to carry out formal and rigorous mathematical arguments.
Key Features:
- New Introductory Exercises to bridge concepts to more difficult exercises
- Chapters 1 - 14 of the sixth edition, with the new exercises, are now reorganized as Part I: Theory
- Three NEW chapters on parsing are included in a new section, Part 2: Applications, and focus on how to apply theory from previous chapters into the real world
- The accessible approach allows student to clearly understand key content while retaining the appropriate mathematical notations and theorems required for the course
- Central ideas are preceded by a motivating example, drawn from applications, that introduces the concept and illustrates its usefulness
Key Features:
- New Introductory Exercises to bridge concepts to more difficult exercises
- Chapters 1 - 14 of the sixth edition, with the new exercises, are now reorganized as Part I: Theory
- Three NEW chapters on parsing are included in a new section, Part 2: Applications, and focus on how to apply theory from previous chapters into the real world
- The accessible approach allows student to clearly understand key content while retaining the appropriate mathematical notations and theorems required for the course
- Central ideas are preceded by a motivating example, drawn from applications, that introduces the concept and illustrates its usefulness
More details
Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Sudbury
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
1046 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-284-23160-1 (9781284231601)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
01/2016
6th Edition
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
€234.72
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Persons
Peter Linz, Professor Emeritus, University of California, Davis Peter Linz is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Davis.'Linz received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin.'Professor Linz's research emphasizes the development of a theory of numerical analysis that can be used in the construction of reliable numerical methods used in the design of problem-solving environments for scientific computing.'Linz has released the seventh edition of An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata, as well as Exploring Numerical Methods: An Introduction to Scientific Computing.'
Susan H. Rodger is Professor of the Practice of Computer Science at Duke University. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Purdue University. Rodger works in the area of computer science education. Her major contributions are in visualization and interaction software for education in theoretical computer science, computing in K-12 and peer-led team learning. Rodger developed JFLAP, software for experimenting with formal languages and automata. JFLAP is the leading educational tool for formal languages and automata theory and has been used around the world for over thirty years in several types of courses including formal languages and automata, compilers, artificial intelligence, and discrete mathematics. Rodger is a leader in integrating computing into K-12 with the Adventures in Alice Programming project. Rodger received the IEEE Computer Society 2019 Taylor L. Booth Education Award, ACM 2013 Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award, Duke University Trinity College 2019 David and Janet Vaughn Brooks Distinguished Teaching Award, and she was one of two finalist candidates for the NEEDS Premier Award for Excellence in Engineering Education Courseware for the software JFLAP.
Susan H. Rodger is Professor of the Practice of Computer Science at Duke University. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Purdue University. Rodger works in the area of computer science education. Her major contributions are in visualization and interaction software for education in theoretical computer science, computing in K-12 and peer-led team learning. Rodger developed JFLAP, software for experimenting with formal languages and automata. JFLAP is the leading educational tool for formal languages and automata theory and has been used around the world for over thirty years in several types of courses including formal languages and automata, compilers, artificial intelligence, and discrete mathematics. Rodger is a leader in integrating computing into K-12 with the Adventures in Alice Programming project. Rodger received the IEEE Computer Society 2019 Taylor L. Booth Education Award, ACM 2013 Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award, Duke University Trinity College 2019 David and Janet Vaughn Brooks Distinguished Teaching Award, and she was one of two finalist candidates for the NEEDS Premier Award for Excellence in Engineering Education Courseware for the software JFLAP.