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Can someone who knows nothing about the subject but wants to be introduced read this ?
Joshua Paley Yes, but it does help to have a mathematics background and fluency in the English language. This is not the easiest book to read, but it is one of the…moreYes, but it does help to have a mathematics background and fluency in the English language. This is not the easiest book to read, but it is one of the truly great books in an academic discipline. What makes it great are the topics and especially the problems.

There is a prequel to this book, Simply Scheme by Harvey and Wright that works pretty well if the reader finds this tough sledding. The prequel is a very worthy book in its own right.(less)
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Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
by Harold Abelson
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