{"product_id":"9781461442646","title":"Introduction to Mathematical Structures and Proofs","description":"As a student moves from basic calculus courses into upper-division courses in linear and abstract algebra, real and complex analysis, number theory, topology, and so on, a \"bridge\" course can help ensure a smooth transition. Introduction to Mathematical Structures and Proofs is a textbook intended for such a course, or for self-study.  This book introduces an array of fundamental mathematical structures. It also explores the delicate balance of intuition and rigor—and the flexible thinking—required to prove a nontrivial result.  In short, this book seeks to enhance the mathematical maturity of the reader. The new material in this second edition includes a section on graph theory, several new sections on number theory (including primitive roots, with an application to card-shuffling), and a brief introduction to the complex numbers (including a section on the arithmetic of the Gaussian integers). Solutions for even numbered exercises are available on springer.com for instructors adopting the text for a course.","brand":"Larry J. Gerstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46765096337726,"sku":"9781461442646","price":1754.64,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4357\/7662\/products\/9781461442646_162d2bd6-8591-4dda-9fba-92c5b2c193ef.jpg?v=1707472144","url":"https:\/\/exclusivebooks.co.za\/products\/9781461442646","provider":"Exclusive Books Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}