邁剋爾T.古德裏奇（Michael T.Goodrich），加州大學歐文分校計算機科學係首席教授，在這之前他是約翰霍普金斯大學的教授。他的研究興趣包括算法的分析、設計和實現，以及數據安全、雲計算、繪圖和計算幾何。他是AAAS.ACM和IEEE會士，曾榮獲IEEE計算機協會技術成就奬和ACM卓越服務奬等。

羅伯托·塔馬西亞（Roberto Tamassia），布朗大學計算機科學係Plastech教授，布朗幾何計算中心主任。他的研究興趣包括數據安全、應用密碼學、雲計算、算法、繪圖，以及計算幾何的分析、設計和實現。他是AAAS、ACM和IEEE會士，曾榮獲IEEE計算機協會技術成就奬。

Introducing a NEW addition to our growing library of computer science titles, Algorithm Design and Applications, by Michael T. Goodrich & Roberto Tamassia! Algorithms is a course required for all computer science majors, with a strong focus on theoretical topics. Students enter the course after gaining hands-on experience with computers, and are expected to learn how algorithms can be applied to a variety of contexts. This new book integrates application with theory.

Goodrich & Tamassia believe that the best way to teach algorithmic topics is to present them in a context that is motivated from applications to uses in society, computer games, computing industry, science, engineering, and the internet. The text teaches students about designing and using algorithms, illustrating connections between topics being taught and their potential applications, increasing engagement.