9780262539791-0262539799-Proof and the Art of Mathematics

Proof and the Art of Mathematics

ISBN-13: 9780262539791
ISBN-10: 0262539799
Author: Joel David Hamkins
Publication date: 2020
Publisher: The MIT Press
Format: Paperback 240 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780262539791
ISBN-10: 0262539799
Author: Joel David Hamkins
Publication date: 2020
Publisher: The MIT Press
Format: Paperback 240 pages

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Proof and the Art of Mathematics (ISBN-13: 9780262539791 and ISBN-10: 0262539799), written by authors Joel David Hamkins, was published by The MIT Press in 2020. With an overall rating of 4.3 stars, it's a notable title among other Pure Mathematics (Mathematics) books. You can easily purchase or rent Proof and the Art of Mathematics (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Pure Mathematics books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $12.37.

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An introduction to writing proofs, presented through compelling mathematical statements with interesting elementary proofs.

This book offers an introduction to the art and craft of proof-writing. The author, a leading research mathematician, presents a series of engaging and compelling mathematical statements with interesting elementary proofs. These proofs capture a wide range of topics, including number theory, combinatorics, graph theory, the theory of games, geometry, infinity, order theory, and real analysis. The goal is to show students and aspiring mathematicians how to write proofs with elegance and precision.

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