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A comprehensive book on formal languages and computation, Introduction To Formal Languages, Automata Theory And Computation is a perfect introductory book for students studying in this field. Summary Of The Book Automata Theory is a branch of theoretical computer science which studies and computes problems based on abstract machines. This book presents all the basic theories and principles on this field in a manner designed to engage students of this field. It is simple, concise, and to the point. Introduction To Formal Languages, Automata Theory And Computation is meant to act as a solid grounding for students to push further into the field of their choice. The book is designed for students pursuing a degree in any information technology or computer science related field. In addition to its strong base in theory, it is a practical manual which is designed so that students not only understand the theories but are also able to effortlessly apply them to any real life situation. To this end, Introduction To Formal Languages, Automata Theory And Computation has a large number of examples for each topic and an engaging set of problems for students practice with. It also presents students with topics such as the use of turing machines. Together with this, the book also provides tantalizing glimpses into the next level of Automata theory, which is meant to help students probe deeper into the field by way of research. In other words, Introduction To Formal Languages, Automata Theory And Computation also acts as a basic springboard for research in this field. About The Authors Kamala Krithivasan is a professor in the department of computer science and engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Madras in 1975, and began a teaching career that has lasted over 30 years. She served as the chairperson for her department from 1992 to 1995. She has a wide range of interests in the various fields which require computation ranging from language to DNA computing. She received the Fulbright fellowship in 1986 and is a fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering. Rama R. is a professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, He is part of the Mathematics Department. Dr. Rama has over 20 years’ experience as a teacher and has served in numerous prestigious institutions including Anna University, Chennai, and Hindi Prachara Sabha Deemed University, Chennai. He is also a Life member of the Indian Society for Technical Education.