Book of Proof
by Richard Hammack
Publisher: Virginia Commonwealth University 2009
Number of pages: 270
Description:
This textbook is an introduction to the standard methods of proving mathematical theorems. It is written for an audience of mathematics majors at Virginia Commonwealth University, and is intended to prepare the students for more advanced courses. The book is suitable for almost any undergraduate mathematics program.
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