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Bridge to abstract mathematics / Ralph W. Oberste-Vorth, Aristides Mouzakitis and Bonita A. Lawrence.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: MAA textbook seriesPublication details: Washington, DC : Mathematical Association of America, c2012.Description: xix, 232 p. : illustrations ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9780883857793 (print)
  • 0883857790 (print)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 511.3 23 Ob12
Contents:
1. Introduction-- 2. Statements in mathematics -- 3. Proofs in mathematics -- 4. Basic set operations -- 5. Functions -- 6. Relations on a set -- 7. Cardinality -- 8. Algebra of number systems -- 9. The natural numbers -- 10. The integers -- 11. The rational numbers -- 12. The real numbers -- 13. Cantor's reals -- 14. The complex numbers -- 15. Time scales -- 16. The delta derivative -- 17. Hints for (and comments on) the exercises-- Bibliography-- Index.
Summary: A complete guide to mathematical proof, with plentiful exercises and examples. Ideal for educators, and as preparation for students.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Books ISI Library, Kolkata 511.3 Ob12 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 135636
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Includes bibliographical references (page 223) and index.

1. Introduction--
2. Statements in mathematics --
3. Proofs in mathematics --
4. Basic set operations --
5. Functions --
6. Relations on a set --
7. Cardinality --
8. Algebra of number systems --
9. The natural numbers --
10. The integers --
11. The rational numbers --
12. The real numbers --
13. Cantor's reals --
14. The complex numbers --
15. Time scales --
16. The delta derivative --
17. Hints for (and comments on) the exercises--

Bibliography--
Index.

A complete guide to mathematical proof, with plentiful exercises and examples. Ideal for educators, and as preparation for students.

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