Halmos' How to read mathematics

[Goldbeetle]

Dear all,
does anybody know where I can find this article (bibliographical references). Are there similar articles that may be interesting to read?
Thanks

 

[tiny-tim]

Hi Goldbeetle!

I don't think it was a book, I think it was a contribution to the 1973 Style Manual of the American Mathematical Society.

I expect the current Style Manual is written by someone else, and that the edition with Halmos's work is out of print (but older professors may still have one! ).

 

[charng]

for your question! Halmos' article "How to Read Mathematics" is a classic and highly recommended read for anyone looking to improve their mathematical reading skills. It can be found in his book "How to Write Mathematics" or in various online resources such as JSTOR or Google Scholar.

As for similar articles, there are many resources available for improving mathematical reading skills. Some other recommended readings include "How to Read and Do Proofs" by Daniel Solow, "The Princeton Companion to Mathematics" edited by Timothy Gowers, and "Reading, Writing, and Proving: A Closer Look at Mathematics" by Ulrich Daepp and Pamela Gorkin. Additionally, many mathematics departments offer workshops or courses on reading and writing mathematics, so be sure to check with your local university as well. Happy reading!