A Transition to Proof: An Introduction to Advanced Mathematics by Neil R. NicholsonMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
"Generally, I find works promising to guide the reader in constructing proofs and approaching advanced mathematics reside at either end of a spectrum. At one end, at least an advanced undergraduate is the target, at the other the material is too lacking in rigor for serious merit. Here, easily two thirds of the material on symbolic logic and writing proofs has value to the high school student planning to major in mathematics as well as correct any bad habits in the aforementioned advanced undergraduate..."
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