John MacCormick

What Can Be Computed?

A Practical Guide to the Theory of Computation

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

What Can Be Computed? is a uniquely accessible yet rigorous introduction to the most profound ideas at the heart of computer science. Crafted specifically for undergraduates who are studying the subject for the first time, and requiring minimal prerequisites, the book focuses on the essential fundamentals of computer science theory and features a practical approach that uses real computer programs (Python and Java) and encourages active experimentation. It is also ideal for self-study and reference.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Princeton University Press
• Seitenzahl: 408
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Mai 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 259mm x 180mm x 31mm
• Gewicht: 1022g
• ISBN-13: 9780691170664
• ISBN-10: 0691170665
• Artikelnr.: 49282572

Autorenporträt

John MacCormick is associate professor of computer science at Dickinson College and a leading teacher, researcher, and writer in his field. He has a PhD in computer vision from the University of Oxford and has worked in the research labs of Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft. His previous books include Nine Algorithms That Changed the Future: The Ingenious Ideas That Drive Today's Computers (Princeton). Erik Demaine and Martin Demaine created the curved crease sculpture featured on the cover of What Can Be Computed? Cover photo courtesy of the artists.

Rezensionen

"This wonderful book explores the theory of computing from a practical viewpoint. John MacCormick covers the basic concepts of computability and complexity, what we can and cannot compute--keeping the material grounded by connecting it with Python--the popular programming language."--Lance Fortnow, author of The Golden Ticket: P, NP, and the Search for the Impossible