Neil R Nicholson

A Transition to Proof

An Introduction to Advanced Mathematics

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The fundamental tool of theoretical mathematics is mathematical proof. Any claim or justification a mathematician makes must be proven. This book is designed for a reader who wants to learn what exactly a mathematical proof is, how they are constructed, and how to go about writing one.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 450
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. April 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 165mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 794g
• ISBN-13: 9780367201579
• ISBN-10: 0367201577
• Artikelnr.: 56234652

Autorenporträt

Dr. Neil R. Nicholson is Associate Professor of Mathematics at North Central College. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from The University of Iowa, specializing in knot theory. His research interests have consistently been topics accessible to undergraduates; collaborating with them on original research is a fundamental goal of his professional development. In 2015, he earned the Clarence F. Dissinger Award for Junior Faculty Teaching at North Central College. He serves as the Faculty Athletic Representative to the NCAA for North Central College.

Inhaltsangabe

Symbolic Logic
Sets
Introduction to Proofs
Mathematical Induction
Relations
Functions
Cardinality
Introduction to Topology
Properties of the Real Number System
Proof Writing Tips
Selected Solutions and Hints