Compare Computation and Automata by Arto Salomaa, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

This introduction to certain mathematical topics central to theoretical computer science treats computability and recursive functions, formal languages and automata, computational complexity, and cruptography. The presentation is essentially self-contained with detailed proofs of all statements provided. Although it begins with the basics, it proceeds to some of the most important recent developments in theoretical computer science. | Computation and Automata by Arto Salomaa, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters