A Transition to Mathematics with Proofs

By Michael Cullinane

Book Overview

Developed for the "transition" course for mathematics majors moving beyond the primarily procedural methods of their calculus courses toward a more abstract and conceptual environment found in more advanced courses, A Transition to Mathematics with Proofs emphasizes mathematical rigor and helps students learn how to develop and write mathematical proofs. The author takes great care to develop a text that is accessible and readable for students at all levels. It addresses standard topics such as set theory, number system, logic, relations, functions, and induction in at a pace appropriate for a wide range of readers. Throughout early chapters students gradually become aware of the need for rigor, proof, and precision, and mathematical ideas are motivated through examples.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1449627781
• ISBN13: 9781449627782
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.1"