Essentials of Discrete Mathematics

Essentials of Discrete Mathematics, 3rd Edition, is a textbook written by David J. Hunter for a one-term course. Designed for computer science majors as well as students from a wide range of other disciplines, the text develops mathematical sophistication through five core modes of thinking: logical, relational, recursive, quantitative, and analytical.

Coverage highlights mathematical logic, proof techniques, graph theory, and algorithms. Graphs appear early and provide a recurring context for examples and practical applications.

To promote active learning, Student Inquiry Problems open each section to motivate upcoming topics. The presentation of algorithms remains accessible to readers without prior programming experience.