An Introduction to Mathematical Proofs by Nicholas A. Loehr - 9781032475226

An Introduction to Mathematical ProofsAuthor(s): Nicholas A. Loehr\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781032475226, 978-1032475226\nSynopsis\nAn Introduction to Mathematical Proofs presents fundamental material on logic, proof methods, set theory, number theory, relations, functions, cardinality, and the real number system. The text uses a methodical, detailed, and highly structured approach to proof techniques and related topics. No prerequisites are needed beyond high-school algebra. \n\nNew material is presented in small chunks that are easy for beginners to digest. The author offers a friendly style without sacrificing mathematical rigor. Ideas are developed through motivating examples, precise definitions, carefully stated theorems, clear proofs, and a continual review of preceding topics. \n\nFeatures \n\nStudy aids including section summaries and over 1100 exercises \n\nCareful coverage of individual proof-wri.