# Books on proofs

1. Jul 5, 2007

### Aschere

I'm planning on taking a limits and infinite series course soon and was wondering what book(s) I could get off Amazon that would make the process a little less painless when it comes to proofs? Quantifiers, those sort of things, I have no idea about any of it and I'm taking a pre-limits class this next quarter.

I guess I'm searching for a book that details proof theory in a way that won't crush my skull in the process...

2. Jul 5, 2007

### neurocomp2003

C. Larson

"Problem Solving"

3. Jul 5, 2007

### Kummer

Exactly what Neurocomp said that book is excellent. But be warned it is a book designed for difficult math problems so do not be afraid it you fail to get most of them.

Also did you take a Proof Course. By that I mean an introductory course on Logic/Set theory traditionally called "Transition to Advanced Math"?

4. Jul 5, 2007

### mathwonk

i learned it in high school from "principles of mathematics" by allendoerfer and oakley.

PRINCIPLES OF MATHEMATICS
ALLENDOERFER, C. B. AND OAKLEY, C. O.
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5. Jul 5, 2007

### Werg22

Most calculus/analysis books have the matter covered on dedicated chapters or sections.

6. Jul 5, 2007

### Aschere

Haven't taken a proof course yet, that's what I'm preparing for. I'm sure Larson will help along the way, thanks a bunch.

7. Jul 6, 2007