Journey Into Mathematics: An Introduction to Proofs

by Joseph J. Rotman

Book Overview

Students learn how to read and write proofs by actually reading and writing them, asserts author Joseph J. Rotman, adding that merely reading about mathematics is no substitute for doing mathematics. In addition to teaching how to interpret and construct proofs, Professor Rotman's introductory text imparts other valuable mathematical tools and illustrates the intrinsic beauty and interest of mathematics. Journey into Mathematics offers a coherent...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486453065
• ISBN13: 9780486453064
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

A very entertaining read

The book has a very interesting approach to a wide range of topics in maths. Uses lots of anecdotes and historical facts to motivate the reader. I haven't really sat down to the exercises, but I love the stories and pointers.. sure shall get at the sources mentioned, sometime.