Discrete Mathematics, Global Edition, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (12 February 2026) © 2027

  • Richard Johnsonbaugh DePaul University

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ISBN-13: 9781292233727
Discrete Mathematics, Global Edition
Published 2018

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Discrete Mathematics provides ample opportunities for students to practice, apply, and demonstrate conceptual understanding. Exercise sets features a large number of applications, especially applications to computer science. The almost 650 worked examples provide ready reference for students as they work. A strong emphasis on the interplay among the various topics serves to reinforce understanding. The text models various problem-solving techniques in detail, then provides opportunity to practice these techniques. The text also builds mathematical maturity by emphasising how to read and write proofs. Many proofs are illustrated with annotated figures and/or motivated by special Discussion sections.

Table of contents

  • 1. Sets and Logic
  • 2. Proofs
  • 3. Functions, Sequences, and Relations
  • 4. Algorithms
  • 5. Introduction to Number Theory
  • 6. Counting Methods and the Pigeonhole Principle
  • 7. Recurrence Relations
  • 8. Graph Theory
  • 9. Trees
  • 10. Network Models
  • 11. Boolean Algebras and Combinatorial Circuits
  • 12. Automata, Grammars, and Languages
  • 13. Computational Geometry
  • Appendix
  • A. Matrices
  • B. Algebra Review
  • C. Pseudocode
  • References
  • Hints and Solutions to Selected Exercises
  • Index

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