Discrete Mathematics – An Open Introduction 4ed (By Oscar Levin)
The 4th edition of "Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction" is now online, featuring restructured content, interactive exercises, and a PDF release by August 15th, with a print edition next year.
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The 4th edition of "Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction" by Oscar Levin is now available online, with a PDF expected by August 15th. This edition features a restructured content organization, beginning with logic and proofs, followed by graph theory, and later covering counting and sequences, including a new section on applications to probability. The changes aim to enhance student comprehension, particularly for those in computer science, while still catering to math majors and future educators. The book includes more interactive exercises, which can be utilized in courses on Runestone Academy, a free platform for educators and students. The online version will remain free indefinitely, and the book is licensed under Creative Commons CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, allowing for noncommercial use and modifications with proper attribution. A print edition is anticipated for release next year by CRC Press.
- The 4th edition of "Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction" is now available online.
- The book features a new organization focusing on logic, proofs, and graph theory.
- It includes interactive exercises and is free to use on Runestone Academy.
- A PDF version will be available by August 15th, with a print edition expected next year.
- The book is licensed under Creative Commons, allowing for noncommercial use and modifications.
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- Many commenters express appreciation for free educational resources, highlighting their importance for self-learners and those with limited access to traditional education.
- There is a desire for more textbooks to provide solutions to exercises, as feedback is crucial for understanding concepts.
- Several users recommend other discrete mathematics textbooks, emphasizing their quality and suitability for self-study.
- Commenters share personal experiences and the impact of discrete mathematics on their academic and professional choices.
- Some express excitement about the new edition of "Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction" and its interactive features.
12 commentsI really like the book “A Primer of Discrete Mathematics”[1] by Finkbeiner II and Lindstrom from 1987. It’s a bit old and unfortunately not free but still holds up pretty well and has many good exercises with selected answers.
I will absolutely check out this book though, looks like a more modern approach with interactive exercises and it even is completely free!
Knowing whether my solution is correct or not is dependent on how well I truly understand the concepts. However, if I truly understood the concepts, then I wouldn't need to solve the problem in the first place. How is one supposed to learn without feedback?
I just wanted to thank all the authors, especially of textbooks, who put their work online, for free. Their dedication shows, and how. It is largely due to these free (and free-ish) resources that many people -- including autodidacts and those with limited resources -- are able to further their education.
Authors - know that your efforts are very much appreciated!
The Math Sorcerer did a video on an older edition, which is just a lovely ode to the book, the man is in love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPr5-X9nZc4
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> PDF coming soon
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