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Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages, and Computation 3rd Edition

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 29, 2006
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0321455363
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0321455369
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.14 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.7 x 1.4 x 9.55 inches
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  • Lateniteowl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good deal
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025
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    Very pleased with the quality
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  • Jorge Adolio Cascante
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written Book!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2013
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    For my Master Degree Studies on Computer Science, this book has been very helpful for an Automata Theory Course. Maybe there are a couple of chapters that need more understanding than others, but overall if you are interested on this field, this book is probably a good source of information in order to plan my thesis in a near future.

    Most of my classmates purchased the First Edition Used and according to them the notes posted on some of those copies were nice.

    Overall this book is a must have for every developer out there that wants to become a researcher in Math with Computer Science!!!
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  • Jon N
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good but tedious.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2014
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    Too much abstractions, very little practical examples. The theory goes on and on forever. If you got a good professor, he/she should try to give out as many examples as possible. The homework is good but should provide more instructions at the beginning. Overall, a good book with some flaws.
    Automata theory should not be that hard.
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  • JoeLam
    5.0 out of 5 stars good read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2022
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    for class
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I bought this book for a class but I leave ...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2016
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    I bought this book for a class but I leave it out in the open to show guests how much a genius I am.
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  • C. G. Brown
    1.0 out of 5 stars A bland technical book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2012
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    To start off, the book is small, and written with a small font to compensate. The explanation of conecepts within the book are done in an extremely technical manner with few, if any, proper examples. The included electronic HW system designed for the book offers HW examples that are not adequately covered in the book. When providing an incorrect answer, the online interactive HW system provides generic feedback that consists of the page # in the book containing the concept to correctly answer the question... except when I would read the book I would be inundated with technical jargon, most of it not even relating to the question asked by the online HW system so I would never know if I was reading the right thing. At no point did the book seem to offer proper examples of concepts nor did I enjoy reading it in any context. The HW system did not impress me at all with its interactivity and that is something to be said from a Computer Science major. Not recommended for teaching or learning.
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  • Hector
    4.0 out of 5 stars International version has different exercises
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2018
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    I bought the green paperback version without realizing it was the international version and now I can't use it for homework because the problems are different.
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  • Benjamin Korobkin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2017
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    Shipped quickly for a good price. A++. Would buy from again.
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  • Hemant Kumar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and Well-Structured Guide for Students
    Reviewed in India on October 16, 2024
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    The Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages and Computation: For VTU book is a solid resource for anyone studying automata, formal languages, and computation. As a student, I found it to be well-structured, making complex topics much easier to understand. The book covers essential concepts like finite automata, regular expressions, context-free grammars, Turing machines, and decidability in a clear and concise manner.

    The explanations are supported with examples and illustrations, which are incredibly helpful for grasping difficult concepts. The exercises at the end of each chapter allow for good practice, and they are aligned with VTU’s syllabus, making it an excellent choice for students preparing for exams.

    While the book is comprehensive, some sections could benefit from more detailed explanations or additional examples. Nevertheless, it's a valuable reference for both beginners and those looking to deepen their understanding of automata theory.

    I highly recommend this book to VTU students or anyone seeking a clear introduction to the subject.
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  • Luigi
    5.0 out of 5 stars A classical text, a must be in every computer scientist library!
    Reviewed in Italy on August 21, 2014
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    This is a classical textbook. It might be hard to follow in some of the proofs, but it is the most rigorous text on the argument.
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  • Alejandra Gutierrez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 19, 2021
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    It's original but its the Indian edition which is good at a much lower price
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  • BillyBadBoy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well explained introduction
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2013
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    This is an Indian print of this classic text. The quality of the paper/printing is not great, but certainly OK. And, of course, this version is MUCH cheaper than the normal version.

    The book itself is written in a style that spells out the proofs quite patiently - it's quite easy to follow in comparison with other books I have on the same subject.
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