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Ideal for students and newcomers to the field, this guidebook provides a comprehensive reference to key topics in modern mathematics. With an introduction to MATLABA(R), MathematicaA(R), Maplea"[, Maxima, LaTeX, and R, the text explains how to study mathematics, how to write proofs, how to conduct m[...]
Praise for the First Edition "This excellent text should prove a useful accoutrement for any developing mathematics program... it's short, it's sweet, it's beautifully written. " -- The Mathematical Intelligencer "Erickson has prepared an exemplary work...[...]