1. Introduction -- 2. Lambda Calculus -- 3. Conditions, booleans, and numbers -- 4. Recursion and arithmetic -- 5. Types -- 6. Lists and Strings -- 7. Composite values and trees -- 8. Evaluation -- 9. Functional programming in Standard ML -- 10. Functional programming and LISP
Summary
This well-respected text offers an accessible introduction to functional programming concepts and techniques for students of mathematics and computer science. The treatment is as nontechnical as possible, assuming no prior knowledge of mathematics or functional programming. Numerous exercises appear throughout the text, and all problems feature complete solutions. 1989 edition
Notes
Originally published: Workingham, England : Addison-Wesley, 1989
