Naive Set Theory Paperback - 2017

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This classic by one of the twentieth century's most prominent mathematicians offers a concise introduction to set theory. Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics, it employs the language and notation of informal mathematics. There are very few displayed theorems; most of the facts are stated in simple terms, followed by a sketch of the proof. Only a few exercises are designated as such since the book itself is an ongoing series of exercises with hints. The treatment covers the basic concepts of set theory, cardinal numbers, transfinite methods, and a good deal more in 25 brief chapters.
"This book is a very specialized but broadly useful introduction to set theory. It is aimed at 'the beginning student of advanced mathematics' ... who wants to understand the set-theoretic underpinnings of the mathematics he already knows or will learn soon. It is also useful to the professional mathematician who knew these underpinnings at one time but has now forgotten exactly how they go. ... A good reference for how set theory is used in other parts of mathematics." -- Allen Stenger, The Mathematical Association of America, September 2011.

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This classic by one of the twentieth century's most prominent mathematicians offers a concise introduction to set theory. Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics, it employs the language and notation of informal mathematics. There are very few displayed theorems; most of the facts are stated in simple terms, followed by a sketch of the proof. Only a few exercises are designated as such since the book itself is an ongoing series of exercises with hints. The treatment covers the basic concepts of set theory, cardinal numbers, transfinite methods, and a good deal more in twenty-five brief chapters.
"This book is a very specialized but broadly useful introduction to set theory. It is aimed at 'the beginning student of advanced mathematics' ... who wants to understand the set-theoretic underpinnings of the mathematics he already knows or will learn soon. It is also useful to the professional mathematician who knew these underpinnings at one time but has now forgotten exactly how they go. ... A good reference for how set theory is used in other parts of mathematics."--Allen Stenger, The Mathematical Association of America, September 2011.
Dover (2017) republication of the edition originally published by D. Van Nostrand Co., Princeton, New Jersey, 1960.
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Title Naive Set Theory
Author Paul R. Halmos
Binding Paperback
Pages 112
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Dover Publications
Publication date 2017-04-19
Features Bibliography, Index
ISBN 9780486814872 / 0486814874
Weight 0.3 lbs (0.14 kg)
Dimensions 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.2 in (22.61 x 14.99 x 0.51 cm)
Category Mathematics
Library of Congress subjects Set theory, Arithmetic - Foundations
Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2016043254
Dewey Decimal Code 511.322

About the author

Hungarian-born Paul R. Halmos (1916-2006) is widely regarded as a top-notch expositor of mathematics. He taught at the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan as well as other universities and made significant contributions to several areas of mathematics including mathematical logic, probability theory, ergodic theory, and functional analysis.

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