Understanding Mathematical Proof
Published on 19. April 2016
414 pages
978-1-040-17890-4 (ISBN)
Description
The notion of proof is central to mathematics yet it is one of the most difficult aspects of the subject to teach and master. In particular, undergraduate mathematics students often experience difficulties in understanding and constructing proofs.Understanding Mathematical Proof describes the nature of mathematical proof, explores the various techn
Reviews / Votes
"The book is written in a precise and clear style, with lots of appropriately chosen examples and a sufficient amount of (clear) diagrams. ... could be useful to, and enjoyed by, students seeking a concise introduction to the notion of mathematical proof."-London Mathematical Society Newsletter, No. 454, January 2016
"The manner in which the authors expose their ideas is a very kind and easy to understand one. The book contains lots of examples and comments. Far more, all the judgements are well exposed. The examples that are offered cover a large area of elementary mathematics, such as calculus, logic, sets and functions, linear algebra, and group theory. We highly recommend this book, first of all to those who study mathematics, but we also find it useful for those who study engineering and computer science."
-Zentralblatt MATH 1311
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
3,37 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-17890-4 (9781040178904)
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Understanding Mathematical Proof
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Content
Introduction. Logic and Reasoning. Sets and Functions. The Structure of Mathematical Proofs. Finding Proofs. Direct Proof: Variations. Existence and Uniqueness. Mathematical Induction. Hints and Solutions to Selected Exercises. Bibliography. Index.
