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How to read and do proofs : an introduction to mathematical thought processes / Daniel Solow.
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Solow, Daniel.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Proof theory--Textbooks.
- Proof theory.
- Logic, Symbolic and mathematical--Textbooks.
- Logic, Symbolic and mathematical.
- Genre:
- Textbooks.
- Physical Description:
- 269 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition:
- Fourth edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, [2005]
- Summary:
- An essential reference for anyone grappling with advanced mathematics, this Fourth Edition help readers master the basic techniques that are used in all proofs, regardless of the mathematical subject matter in which the proof arises. Once the reader has a firm grasp of the techniques, they'll be better equipped to read, understand and actually do proofs. They'll also learn when each techniques is likely to be successful, based on the form of the theorem.
- "The book covers all the basic proo techniques in a very readable, concise way without overwhelming the student. The organization is great. I like the short chapters highlighting only one concept at a time." (Josephine Hamer, Western Connecticut State University)
- "Very clear, rigorous, extremely thorough, almost unique in what it tries to do, reaches out to weaker students." (Michael Thaddeus, Columbia University)
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-266) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0471680583
- OCLC:
- 56413065
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