How to Think Like a Mathematician Paperback: A Companion to Undergraduate Mathematics - Softcover

Houston, Kevin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052171978X ISBN 13: 9780521719780

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 2009

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Looking for a head start in your undergraduate degree in mathematics? This friendly companion eases beginning students into real mathematical thinking, unlocking important techniques for effective mathematics so you can communicate with clarity, solve problems, and explore the world of definitions, theorems and proofs with real confidence.

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"In this book, Houston has created a primer on the fundamental abstract ideas of mathematics; the primary emphasis is on demonstrating the many principles and tactics used in proofs. The material is explained in ways that are comprehensible, which will be a great help for people who seem to hit the wall regarding what to do when confronted with the creation of a proof... In this book, Houston takes a systematic and gentle approach to explaining the ideas of mathematics and how tactics of reasoning can be combined with those ideas to generate what would be considered a convincing proof."
Charles Ashbacher, Journal of Recreational Mathematics

"The author provides concise, crisp explanations, including definitions, examples, tips, remarks, warnings, and idea-reinforcing questions. Houston expresses thoughts clearly and concisely, and includes succinct remarks to make points, clarify arguments, and reveal subleties."
W.R. Lee, Choice Magazine

Biografía del autor:

Kevin Houston is Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Leeds.

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• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• ISBN 10: 052171978X
• ISBN 13: 9780521719780
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 278