Proof and the Art of Mathematics Contributor(s): Hamkins, Joel David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0262539799 ISBN-13: 9780262539791 Publisher: MIT Press
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Number Theory - Mathematics | Combinatorics - Mathematics | Logic |
Dewey: 511.36 |
LCCN: 2020000806 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7" W x 8.9" L (1.20 lbs) 240 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: An introduction to writing proofs, presented through compelling mathematical statements with interesting elementary proofs. This book offers an introduction to the art and craft of proof-writing. The author, a leading research mathematician, presents a series of engaging and compelling mathematical statements with interesting elementary proofs. These proofs capture a wide range of topics, including number theory, combinatorics, graph theory, the theory of games, geometry, infinity, order theory, and real analysis. The goal is to show students and aspiring mathematicians how to write proofs with elegance and precision. |
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