The nuts and bolts of proofs /

The Nuts and Bolts of Proof instructs students on the basic logic of mathematical proofs, showing how and why proofs of mathematical statements work. It provides them with techniques they can use to gain an inside view of the subject, reach other results, remember results more easily, or rederive th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cupillari, Antonella
Format: Licensed eBooks
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, [2005].
Edition:Third edition.
Online Access:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=205386
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Summary:The Nuts and Bolts of Proof instructs students on the basic logic of mathematical proofs, showing how and why proofs of mathematical statements work. It provides them with techniques they can use to gain an inside view of the subject, reach other results, remember results more easily, or rederive them if the results are forgotten. A flow chart graphically demonstrates the basic steps in the construction of any proof and numerous examples illustrate the method and detail necessary to prove various kinds of theorems. * The "List of Symbols" has been extended. * Set Theory section has been strengthened with more examples and exercises. * Addition of "A Collection of Proofs."
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 179 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-176) and index.
ISBN:9780080537900
0080537901
9780120885091
0120885093