Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0131481010 ISBN 13: 9780131481015

Publisher: Pearson, 2004

By introducing logic and by emphasizing the structure and nature of the arguments used, this book helps readers transition from computationally oriented mathematics to abstract mathematics with its emphasis on proofs. Uses clear expositions and examples, helpful practice problems, numerous drawings, and selected hints/answers. Offers a new boxed review of key terms after each section. Rewrites many exercises. Features more than 250 true/false questions. Includes more than 100 practice problems. Provides exceptionally high-quality drawings to illustrate key ideas. Provides numerous examples and more than 1,000 exercises. A thorough reference for readers who need to increase or brush up on their advanced mathematics skills.

From the Publisher:

A solid presentation of the analysis of functions of a real variable -- with special attention on reading and writing proofs.

From the Back Cover:

Carefully focused on reading and writing proofs, this introduction to the analysis of functions of a single real variable helps readers in the transition from computationally oriented to abstract mathematics. It features clear expositions and examples, helpful practice problems, many drawings that illustrate key ideas, and hints/answers for selected problems. Logic and Proof. Sets and Functions. The Real Numbers. Sequences. Limits and Continuity. Differentiation. Integration. Infinite Series. Sequences and Series of Functions. For anyone interested in Real Analysis or Advanced Calculus.