Foundations of Discrete Mathematics

Introduces the process of abstraction, studies two elementary structures on sets, and covers the necessary generalities concerning algebraic structures. Presents powerful abstract mathematical concepts from algebra and combinatorics, supported by concrete applications. All background material is provided, including elements of logic, set theory, abstract algebra, linear algebra, and graph theory. Each chapter develops a new mathematical concept, then shows how to apply it. Includes numerous end-of-chapter problems and exercises.K. D. Joshi is the author of 'Foundations of Discrete Mathematics', published 1989 under ISBN 9780470211526 and ISBN 0470211520.