{"product_id":"algorithmic-problem-solving-paperback","title":"Algorithmic Problem Solving - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoland Backhouse\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn entertaining and captivating way to learn the fundamentals of using algorithms to solve problems\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe algorithmic approach to solving problems in computer technology is an essential tool. With this unique book, algorithm expert Roland Backhouse shares his four decades of experience to teach the fundamental principles of using algorithms to solve problems. Using fun and well-known puzzles to gradually introduce different aspects of algorithms in mathematics and computing. Backhouse presents a readable, entertaining, and energetic book that will motivate and challenge students to open their minds to the algorithmic nature of problem solving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a novel approach to the mathematics of problem solving focusing on the algorithmic nature of problem solving\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses popular and entertaining puzzles to teach you different aspects of using algorithms to solve mathematical and computing challenges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a theory section that supports each of the puzzles presented throughout the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssumes only an elementary understanding of mathematics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoland Backhouse\u003c\/b\u003e leads the Foundations of Programming research group at the University of Nottingham. He returned to the UK in 1999 after spending 13 years in the Netherlands, 9 of which as professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (the institution that pioneered the style of reasoning and construction of programs that forms the basis for this book).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42153144352903,"sku":"9780470684535","price":109.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/5feea463994013784fa730f7872e8039.webp?v=1733219320","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/algorithmic-problem-solving-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}