Boolean Reasoning: The Logic of Boolean Equations

By Frank Markham Brown

Book Overview

Concise text begins with overview of elementary mathematical concepts and outlines theory of Boolean algebras; defines operators for elimination, division, and expansion; covers syllogistic reasoning, solution of Boolean equations, functional deduction. 1990 edition.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486427854
• ISBN13: 9780486427850
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

goes deeper than most CS courses

Boolean algebra is the bedrock of computing. So if you want to deepen your understanding of computing, Brown presents this exposition. Beware. It is a lot more abstruse than the way Boolean logic is often taught in computer science courses. It shows a depth and elegance far removed from those treatments. There is a beauty here in the Boolean expressions that is sadly not appreciated by enough programmers. Along the way, Brown explains Karnaugh maps to good detail. He also ties this into programs that optimise Boolean expressions according to various criteria. So yes, there are actual code examples, just in case you think this is all too airy fairy.

from Rome

I'd like to point out the following URL containing a complete review of the book http://www.philosophy.unimelb.edu.au/ajl/2005/2005_6.pdf