Includes bibliographical references and index.

Essentials of Discrete Mathematics is designed for the one-semester undergraduat,e discrete math course. This course geared towards math and computer science majors. The textbook is organized around five types of mathematical thinking, with each chapter addressing a different type of thinking: logical, relational, recursive, quantitative, and analytical. The final chapter, "Thinking Through Applications" looks at different ways that discrete math thinking can be applied. Applications are included throughout the textbook and are sourced from a variety of disciplines, including biology, economics, music, and more.