{"product_id":"9780471371229","title":"Learning to Reason An Introduction to Logic, Sets, and Relations","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLearning to Reason\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAn Introduction to Logic, Sets, and Relations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNancy Rodgers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMathematics \/ Logic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLearn how to develop your reasoning skills and how to writewell-reasoned proofs\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Learning to Reason shows you how to use the basic elements ofmathematical language to develop highly sophisticated, logicalreasoning skills. You'll get clear, concise, easy-to-followinstructions on the process of writing proofs, including thenecessary reasoning techniques and syntax for constructingwell-written arguments. Through in-depth coverage of logic, sets,and relations, Learning to Reason offers a meaningful, integratedview of modern mathematics, cuts through confusing terms and ideas,and provides a much-needed bridge to advanced work in mathematicsas well as computer science. Original, inspiring, and designed formaximum comprehension, this remarkable book:\u003cbr\u003e * Clearly explains how to write compound sentences in equivalentforms and use them in valid arguments\u003cbr\u003e * Presents simple techniques on how to structure your thinking andwriting to form well-reasoned proofs\u003cbr\u003e * Reinforces these techniques through a survey of sets--thebuilding blocks of mathematics\u003cbr\u003e * Examines the fundamental types of relations, which is \"where theaction is\" in mathematics\u003cbr\u003e * Provides relevant examples and class-tested exercises designed tomaximize the learning experience\u003cbr\u003e * Includes a mind-building game\/exercise space atwww.wiley.com\/products\/subject\/mathematics\/\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e NANCY RODGERS, PhD, is Professor of Mathematics at Hanover College, Hanover, Indiana.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 July 2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Interscience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780471371229\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e456\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315339030668,"sku":"9780471371229","price":199.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780471371229_ab3c352b-ca05-4df9-9bba-077adb51eae3.jpg?v=1780177162","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780471371229","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}