Essentials of Mathematics: Introduction to Theory, Proof, and the Professional Culture (Mathematical Association of America Textbooks) - Hardcover

Margie Hale

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0883857294 ISBN 13: 9780883857298

Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America, 2003

Synopsis

Essentials of Mathematics is designed as both a textbook and outside reading for college students who want to prepare themselves for mathematics courses beyond the first-year level. The mathematical content includes logic, set theory and a theoretical development of the number systems, giving students practice at proving mathematical statements. There are no answers in the book, but a separate manual provides instructor support. The book makes an excellent reference for students beginning to take courses in which proofs play a major role. In addition to the course material, there are narratives on the nature of mathematics and the mathematics profession. These sections can be read without help or guidance.

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Book Description

Essentials of Mathematics is designed as both a textbook and outside reading for college students who want to prepare themselves for mathematics courses beyond the first-year level and take courses in which proofs play a major role. There are also narratives on the nature of mathematics and the mathematics profession.

Review

This beautifully written book is intended to be used by first or second year undergraduate university students to bridge the gap from school mathematics to "what comes next."...This is a wonderful book....It is a thought-provoking resource for anyone involved in curriculum development and teaching of mathematics at the university entrance level...It should be essential reading for every enthusiastic undergraduate. --Cheryl E. Praeger, Gazette, Australian Mathematical Society

The presentations style is conversational, employing frequent thought questions and directions for readers to try for themselves. A unique and refreshing feature of this book is the introduction of the interesting and fun problems in mathematics that students do not usually encounter in a core course....The book breaks the mold of traditional texts by portraying mathematics in a different light. Through this broader view of mathematics, this text may attract more undergraduate students into the beautiful and delightful world of mathematics. --The American Statistician

Edition details

• Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0883857294
• ISBN 13: 9780883857298
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 198