An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata 7th Edition

Capture the core of computation with An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata, 7th Edition by Peter Linz and Susan H. Rodger, a clear, authoritative textbook that transforms abstract theory into practical understanding.

This edition presents formal languages, automata theory, grammars, and computability in a lucid, student-friendly style. Carefully structured chapters guide readers from finite automata and regular expressions to context-free grammars, Turing machines, decidability, and complexity, with intuitive explanations, worked examples, and progressively challenging problems. Rich illustrations and concise proofs make difficult concepts accessible to undergraduates, graduate students, and self-learners alike.

Designed for classroom use around the world—from universities in the US, UK, Canada, India, and Australia to online courses—this text supports instructors and students preparing for advanced study or careers in software engineering, compiler design, cryptography, and theoretical computer science. The 7th Edition updates pedagogy and clarifies key proofs while maintaining rigorous coverage, making it an excellent reference for courses in theory of computation and formal methods.

Whether you’re building foundational knowledge or revisiting formal reasoning, this book strengthens problem-solving skills and conceptual clarity. Its balanced mix of intuition and formalism ensures readers gain not just techniques, but a deeper understanding of why they work.

Add An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata, 7th Edition to your library to master automata theory, improve exam performance, and boost career readiness in computer science. Order now to bring clarity and confidence to your study of formal languages and computation.

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