Mathematical Proofs: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics, 4th Edition

Mathematical Proofs: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics, 4th Edition

Most students hit a wall when mathematics stops being about computing answers and starts being about proving them. Mathematical Proofs: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics is written for that moment. Gary Chartrand, Albert Polimeni and Ping Zhang are the authors, and this listing is the mathematical proofs 4th edition, a 512-page Pearson Education paperback from 2017.

The book sits across general mathematics and logic. It takes readers from the courses they have already passed into the proof-based work of upper-level mathematics.

Bridging two kinds of mathematics

Calculus and earlier courses reward correct calculation. Advanced courses in algebra, analysis and beyond expect written arguments. This text is the step between the two, and that is why many departments use a transition course built around a book of this kind before students take on proof-heavy classes.

Logic as the foundation

Because the subject area includes logic, readers spend time on how mathematical statements are built and how an argument follows from one line to the next. That groundwork is what lets students read and write proofs with confidence later on.

Who should read it

Mathematics majors usually meet it in their second year, but students in computer science, physics and education who need to read proofs will also find it a steady introduction. Readers teaching themselves before graduate work use it the same way. If your course lists a different edition, compare it with this 2017 4th edition before ordering, since page numbers and exercise numbers can change between printings.

Book details

• Title: Mathematical Proofs: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics
• Authors: Gary Chartrand, Albert Polimeni and Ping Zhang
• Edition: 4th edition
• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Published: 2017
• Pages: 512
• Format: Paperback

Questions buyers ask

Is this the right book for an intro to proofs course?

Yes. It is written for students moving from computational courses into proof-based advanced mathematics.

Which edition is listed here?

The 4th edition, a 2017 Pearson Education paperback.

Who are the authors?

Gary Chartrand, Albert Polimeni and Ping Zhang.

Does it cover logic?

Yes. General mathematics and logic are the two subject areas the book covers.

How many pages are in it?

512 pages.