Mathematical Proofs, Pearson New International Edition, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (October 3, 2013) © 2014

  • Gary Chartrand Western Michigan University
  • Albert D. Polimeni SUNY, College at Fredonia
  • Ping Zhang Western Michigan University
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Title overview

For the more abstract mathematics courses that follow calculus

Appropriate for self-study or for use in the classroom, this text introduces students to proof techniques, analysing proofs, and writing proofs of their own. Written in a clear, conversational style, this book provides a solid introduction to such topics as relations, functions, and cardinalities of sets, as well as the theoretical aspects of fields such as number theory, abstract algebra, and group theory. It is also a great reference text that students can look back to when writing or reading proofs in their more advanced courses.

Table of contents

  • 1. Communicating Mathematics
  • 2. Logic
  • 3. Sets
  • 4. Direct Proof and Proof by Contrapositive
  • 5. More on Direct Proof and Proof by Contrapositive
  • 6. Existence and Proof by Contradiction
  • 7. Mathematical Induction
  • 8. Prove or Disprove
  • 9. Equivalence Relations
  • 10. Functions
  • 11. Cardinalities of Sets
  • 12. Proofs in Number Theory
  • 13. Proofs in Calculus
  • 14. Proofs in Group Theory

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