Author | Kevin Houston |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Genre | Mathematics |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Publication date | 12 February 2009 |
Media type | Print ( Hardcover) |
Pages | 274 |
ISBN | 978-052-171978-0 |
How to Think Like a Mathematician: A Companion to Undergraduate Mathematics is a book by Kevin Houston, a senior lecturer in mathematics at the University of Leeds. It was published in 2009 by Cambridge University Press. [1]
The book targets current and incoming undergraduate students of mathematics, and focuses on the mathematical language and techniques required for proof writing. [2] [3]
The book is divided into five chapters:
Michele Intermont of the Mathematical Association of America described the book as a "wonderful resource". [3] Franz Lemmermeyer remarked that "the book is clearly written and contains suggestions and exercises from which not only undergraduates, but also highschool students can benefit". [4]
Author | Kevin Houston |
---|---|
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Genre | Mathematics |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Publication date | 12 February 2009 |
Media type | Print ( Hardcover) |
Pages | 274 |
ISBN | 978-052-171978-0 |
How to Think Like a Mathematician: A Companion to Undergraduate Mathematics is a book by Kevin Houston, a senior lecturer in mathematics at the University of Leeds. It was published in 2009 by Cambridge University Press. [1]
The book targets current and incoming undergraduate students of mathematics, and focuses on the mathematical language and techniques required for proof writing. [2] [3]
The book is divided into five chapters:
Michele Intermont of the Mathematical Association of America described the book as a "wonderful resource". [3] Franz Lemmermeyer remarked that "the book is clearly written and contains suggestions and exercises from which not only undergraduates, but also highschool students can benefit". [4]