Product Description

Written in a relaxed, readable style, "A Concise Introduction to Pure Mathematics" provides a robust bridge to university mathematics. In nineteen brief chapters, it covers the range of topics needed to build a firm foundation for the study of the higher mathematics. These include sets and proofs, real numbers and decimals, rational numbers, an introduction to analysis, complex numbers, polynomial equations, induction, Euler's formula and Platonic solids, integers and prime numbers, counting methods, functions, infinite sets, and countability.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #475524 in Books
• Published on: 2000-03-24
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Review
"Liebeck's book, A Concise Introduction to Pure Mathematics, is one of the best I have seena gentle but fascinating introduction into the culture of mathematicsmathematics will [no longer] be viewed as some abstract black box" - From the Foreword by Robert Guralnick, University of Southern California, Los Angeles

About the Author
Liebeck; M.W. Imperial College, London, England, UK,

Customer Reviews

An Excellent Introduction to Pure Mathematics
I had a privilege of attending a first-year course at Imperial College, based on Prof. Martin Liebeck's book. The book, as well as the course (then taught by Prof. Kevin Buzzard), are superb. They are readily accessible to first-year university students and provide an easy transition from A-level to undergraduate mathematics. Moreover, the language is clear and concise, the examples instructive, and the book is generally fun to read. Liebeck selects some of the most interesting topics in elementary pure mathematics and stimulates the student's interest in the subject. Unfortunately, A-level mathematics is taught as a collection of algorithms, and the student may not be able to appreciate its depth and beauty. Whether you are a first-year mathematics undergraduate, or still at school, I would thoroughly recommend you to read this book so that you know what mathematics is really about.

Very useful
This book is ideal for A-level students who are considering doing a numerate degree, particularly maths. It contains lots of useful methods and tricks, with full proofs of every theorem. It isn't highly technical, nor does it go into much depth, but it is an excellent primer and will make you realise some of the amazing things that can be proved quite simply with the right concepts.

A very useful book for anyone thinking of doing Mathematics at university.
I am a first year student at Imperial College (where Professor Liebeck lectures) and I have to say that this book has really helped me. It was on the reading list that the university gave to me, so over the summer I used he book as a study aid.

Liebeck writes clearly and concisely, presenting the mathematics in an easy to understand way. At the same time the material covered is more challenging than at A-Level (which I found to be a bit repetitive) and will stimulate all students, regardless of their ability.