The Nuts and Bolts of Proofs - An Introduction to Mathematical Proofs

Presents a guide to the basic logic of mathematical proofs, describing the steps in construction of a proof and how and why a proof works.

List of contents

1. Getting Started2. Basic Techniques to Prove If/Then Statements3. Special kinds of Theorems4. Some mathematical topics on which to practice proof techniques5. Review Exercises

Report

"It is written with great accuracy and a level of enthusiasm necessary for the Herculean task of launching mathematical handle-turners into the world of mathematical thinking.for those required to teach 'transition courses', I recommend perusal of this book as a possible course text." --MAA online, December 3, 2013

Product details

• Authors: Antonella Cupillari, Antonella (Associate Professor of Mathematics Cupillari, Antonella (associate professor of mathematics at Pennsylvania State Erie in Behrend College.) Cupillari, Antonella (Pennsylvania State Erie Cupillari, Cupillari Antonella
• Publisher: Academic Press London
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.2012
• EAN: 9780123822178
• ISBN: 978-0-12-382217-8
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > General, dictionaries; MATHEMATICS / Logic, Mathematical logic