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Introduction to the Theory of Computation [Hardcover]

Michael Sipser
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28 May 2005 0619217642 978-0619217648 International ed of 2nd revised ed
This market leading text on computational theory provides a mathematical treatment of computer science theory designed around theorems and proofs.

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  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Course Technology Inc; International ed of 2nd revised ed edition (28 May 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0619217642
  • ISBN-13: 978-0619217648
  • Product Dimensions: 16.9 x 2.2 x 24.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 362,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for any comp sci student's library 13 Oct 2011
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I bought this book for my computer science undergrad, it is superb. One of the few books that explains subjects this complex yet still only requires a single read to understand any of its explanations. This along with Sommerville's software engineering and a couple of other titles are absolute musts for any computer scientist's book shelf, I will keep these until I retire. I really wish everything that was on my undergrad reading last had been written like this, NFAs and DFAs seemed so trivial because of it. Glad I bought the hardback (though technically I bought paperback and ended up with a hardback anyway. Lucky)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply superb 14 Sep 2011
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I did a comp. sci. phd a couple of years back and, having a background in electronics engineering, needed a primer for automata theory etc. I found this book to be absolutely crystal clear in its explanations - the part about how to convert an NFA into the equivalent DFA still sticks out in my mind as a classic example of cleverly mixing up an intuitive understanding with theory. Brilliant.

This book is highly readable and I return to it sometimes just to enjoy revisiting its excellent explanations. I'd classify this as one of the top 5 computer books I've ever read. It is simply superb and I recommend it heartily. All books should be this clear.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect condition 16 Oct 2011
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The book "Introduction to the theory of computation" came in perfect condition and within the time frame that was estimated.
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