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Proofs and Fundamentals: A First Course in Abstract Mathematics

by Ethan D. Bloch
Proofs and Fundamentals: A First Course in Abstract Mathematics
Proofs and Fundamentals: A First Course in Abstract Mathematics

Mathematics made clear, from symbols to proofs.

If you're embarking on the journey to understand abstract mathematics, "Proofs and Fundamentals" could be a precious companion. It's not just about getting the answers right—it's about learning to present mathematical arguments with clarity and precision. From easy exercises to challenging problems, this book guides you step by step, making abstract concepts truly graspable. It's like having a mentor whose sole focus is refining your mathematical communication and problem-solving skills.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Proofs and Fundamentals: A First Course in Abstract Mathematics

by Ethan D. Bloch
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ISBN: 9780817641115
Authors: Ethan D. Bloch
Publisher: Birkhäuser Boston
Date of Publication: 2000-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Personal Development
Related Topics: Mathematics, Writing, Mathematics
Goodreads rating: 4.27
(rated by 11 readers)

Description

The aim of this book is to help students write mathematics better. Throughout it are large exercise sets well-integrated with the text and varying appropriately from easy to hard. Basic issues are treated, and attention is given to small issues like not placing a mathematical symbol directly after a punctuation mark. And it provides many examples of what students should think and what they should write and how these two are often not the same.
 

Mathematics made clear, from symbols to proofs.

If you're embarking on the journey to understand abstract mathematics, "Proofs and Fundamentals" could be a precious companion. It's not just about getting the answers right—it's about learning to present mathematical arguments with clarity and precision. From easy exercises to challenging problems, this book guides you step by step, making abstract concepts truly graspable. It's like having a mentor whose sole focus is refining your mathematical communication and problem-solving skills.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.