The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 2: Seminumerical Algorithms
by Donald Knuth
The Art of Computer Programming · Book 2Description
A landmark reference in computer science, this volume explores the theory and practice of numerical methods used in computing, from random number generation and arithmetic to classical algorithms for the manipulation of numbers. Donald Knuth combines rigorous mathematical analysis with lucid explanations, practical examples, and a deep appreciation for the history and craft of programming. Designed for serious students, researchers, and experienced programmers, it reveals the structure, strengths, and limitations of the algorithms that underpin modern computation. Both a demanding technical resource and an enduring study of computational thinking, it rewards close reading and repeated consultation.
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paperback
Addison-Wesley
Published Jan 1, 1997
672 pages
ISBN: 9780201896848
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First Published
1969
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eng
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