| Elements of Modern Mathematics Contributor(s): May, Kenneth O. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486836576 ISBN-13: 9780486836577 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $29.66 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Algebra - Intermediate - Mathematics | Complex Analysis |
| Dewey: 510 |
| LCCN: 2019015959 |
| Series: Dover Books on Mathematics |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.85 lbs) 624 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An unusually thoughtful and well-constructed introduction to the serious study of mathematics, this book requires no background beyond high school courses in plane geometry and elementary algebra. From that starting point, it is designed to lead readers willing to work through its exercises and problems to the achievement of basic mathematical literacy. The text provides a fundamental orientation in modern mathematics, an essential vocabulary of mathematical terms, and some facility in the use of mathematical concepts and symbols. From there, readers will be equipped to move on to more serious work, and they'll be well on the way to having the tools essential for work in the physical sciences, engineering, and the biological and social sciences. Starting with elementary treatments of algebra, logic, and set theory, the book advances to explorations of plane analytic geometry, relations and functions, numbers, and calculus. Subsequent chapters discuss probability, statistical inference, and abstract mathematical theories. Each section is enhanced with exercises in the text and problems at the end. Answers to the exercises and some of the problems are included at the end of each section. |