Algorithms: Main Ideas and Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1993)

Today the notion of the algorithm is familiar not only to mathematicians. It forms a conceptual base for information processing; the existence of a corresponding algorithm makes automatic information processing possible. The theory of algorithms (together with mathematical logic ) forms the the oretical basis for modern computer science (see [Sem Us 86]; this article is called "Mathematical Logic in Computer Science and Computing Practice" and in its title mathematical logic is understood in a broad sense including the theory of algorithms). However, not everyone realizes that the word "algorithm" includes a transformed toponym Khorezm. Algorithms were named after a great sci entist of medieval East, is al-Khwarizmi (where al-Khwarizmi means "from Khorezm"). He lived between c. 783 and 850 B.C. and the year 1983 was chosen to celebrate his 1200th birthday. A short biography of al-Khwarizmi compiled in the tenth century starts as follows: "al-Khwarizmi. His name is Muhammad ibn Musa, he is from Khoresm" (cited according to [Bul Rozen Ah 83, p.8]).

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Mathematics and Its Applications, 251
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	1993
Authors:	Vladimir Uspensky • A.L. Semenov
Dimensions:	240 x 160 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	270
Edition:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1993
ISBN-13:	978-90-481-4256-9
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > General theory of computing > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Logic Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Mathematical foundations > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Logic
LSN:	90-481-4256-3
Barcode:	9789048142569

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