A Gentle Introduction to the Art of Mathematics, version 3.0

by Joe Fields

GIAM (a Gentle Introduction to the Art of Mathematics) is a free, open-source textbook -- the current version is 3.0. GIAM covers several topics in the foundations of mathematics (logic, sets, relations, functions and cardinality) and introduces the reader to many techniques of mathematical proof (direct, indirect, contradiction, contrapositive, mathematical induction, combinatorial proofs and magic).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1480220663
• ISBN13: 9781480220669
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 1.1" x 8.5"