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Re: textbook suggestions
Posted:
Jul 26, 2000 3:55 AM
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Mark,
I have used several small books such as:
Grundlagen der Analysis by Landau [I used the paperback in German--the
dictionary included is sufficient for those with non-German background to
read the book]
Surreal Numbers by JH Conway--Fun to work thru this one from scratch
Improving Your Reasoning by Alex C. Michalos
Flatland by Abbott
Ron Ward/Western Washington University
On Tue, 25 Jul 2000, Mark Klespis wrote:
> Dear Listserv members,
>
> This fall I will be teaching a course in mathematical thought (i.e., logic,
> theorem proving) to junior level elementary education mathematics
> specialists. This is my first time teaching this course and I am trying to
> find a good book to use. The person who has taught this course before uses
> his own notes and provides supplemental readings because many of the
> standard texts for this type of course are geared strictly towards
> mathematics majors. As a result, we only use about 25%-30% of most books
> are suitable for our students. (And most of these books cost more than
> $100.) From what I've seen, we typically cover truth tables, elementary set
> theory, mathematical inducation, and elementary proofs in number theory.
>
> I had thought that Ivan Nivens little gem on Rational and Irrational numbers
> (a paperback published by MAA) would be good because if its conversational
> style of writing, but even that book doesn't cover some of the topics I've
> listed above.
>
> Does anyone out there have any suggestions? I am not adverse to creating my
> own notes and supplemental materials, but I am teaching four classes this
> fall while working on two grants, so my time is somewhat constrained.
> Having a good book would help me out.
>
> Mark Klespis
> Sam Houston State University
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