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Book Synopsis
Offers beginning undergraduate mathematics students a first exposure to introductory logic, proofs, sets, functions, number theory, relations, finite and infinite sets, and the foundations of analysis. The book provides students with a quick path to writing proofs and a practical collection of tools that they can use in later mathematics courses such as abstract algebra and analysis.

Trade Review
Lakins' book is a nice, solid exposition of the tools students need as they transition to abstract mathematical thinking." - Michele Intermont, MAA Reviews

Table of Contents
  • Language, logic, and proof
  • Techniques of proof
  • Induction
  • Sets
  • Functions
  • An introduction to number theory
  • Equivalence relations and partitions
  • Finite and infinite sets
  • Foundations of analysis
  • Writing mathematics
  • Bibliography

The Tools of Mathematical Reasoning

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    A Hardback by Tamara J. Lakins

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      Publisher: American Mathematical Society
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 30/10/2016
      ISBN13: 9781470428990, 978-1470428990
      ISBN10: 1470428997

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Offers beginning undergraduate mathematics students a first exposure to introductory logic, proofs, sets, functions, number theory, relations, finite and infinite sets, and the foundations of analysis. The book provides students with a quick path to writing proofs and a practical collection of tools that they can use in later mathematics courses such as abstract algebra and analysis.

      Trade Review
      Lakins' book is a nice, solid exposition of the tools students need as they transition to abstract mathematical thinking." - Michele Intermont, MAA Reviews

      Table of Contents
      • Language, logic, and proof
      • Techniques of proof
      • Induction
      • Sets
      • Functions
      • An introduction to number theory
      • Equivalence relations and partitions
      • Finite and infinite sets
      • Foundations of analysis
      • Writing mathematics
      • Bibliography

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