Concrete Math: Foundation for CS | Graham, Knuth, Patashnik

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The discussion centers on the book "Concrete Mathematics: A Foundation for Computer Science" authored by Ronald Graham, Donald Knuth, and Oren Patashnik. This book serves as a critical resource for understanding discrete mathematics, particularly for undergraduate students. The conversation highlights the book's relevance and the perception that many discrete math texts maintain a subdued tone. The Amazon link provided for the book is https://www.amazon.com/dp/0201558025/?tag=pfamazon01-20.

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I haven't looked at this book in ages. Maybe I should. Is it me or are all discrete math books have a low-key tone to them?
 

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