Math Proofs Demystified

By Stan Gibilisco

Book Overview

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Almost every student has to study some sort of mathematical proofs, whether it be in geometry, trigonometry, or with higher-level topics. In addition, mathematical theorems have become an interesting course for many students outside of the mathematical arena, purely for the reasoning and logic that is needed to complete them. Therefore, it is not uncommon to have philosophy and law students grappling with proofs. This book is the perfect resource for demystifying the techniques and principles that govern the mathematical proof area, and is done with the standard "Demystified" level, questions and answers, and accessibility.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071445765
• ISBN13: 9780071445764
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

an introduction to mathematical proof

Math Proofs Demystified is about just what the title says, mathematical proof. I highly recommend this book as an introduction to the process of proof. However you should realize that this book is only an introduction. In other words, if you read this book and then set out to prove something and find yourself stumped, don't give up. Instead realize you have made a good start toward understanding proof and dig deeper with one of the books listed as further reading such as How To Prove It perhaps.

Understanding a Mathematician

I often take long walks with a dear friend who is a mathematician. I found this book and ordered it. The author has a very clear style of writing, so much so that I put down many other books to read this book. I learned the meaning of words such as lemma, proof, axiom, corollary, postulate and theorem. After completing this book I went onto other math books in this series. I remember a book read long ago entitled "Smilla's Sense of Snow" where Smilla's is a woman who loves ice and snow and lives in a world of numbers. I am beginning to understand the incredible beauty of Smilla's world. Thank-you Stan Gibilisco.

A Great Intro

In this book Gibilisco will gently guide you through the nuts and bolts of how to write, read and construct mathematical proofs. The book is admittedly simplistic, after all, its target audience is the curious student who has little background in math and needs everyting spelled out at an elementary level. That being said, you will get more out of this book if you have taken math through Calc 1 than if you haven't had math since 1999, and that was algebra. He gives full answers to all of the problems he gives and the problems are sufficiently easy that the majority of people will be able answer them with modest thought. Overall, its a great intro for the curious reader and a great stepping stone to more advanced reading in Mathematics