It emphasizes mathematics as an activity rather than a canon of results, while providing a rigorous and thorough presentation. A special emphasis has been placed on creating and understanding proofs, which makes this text also appropriate for an introductory course on proofs and abstract mathematics. Instructors can choose between A, B, and C level exercises to provide optimal flexibility for their courses. All of the core topics are covered, in addition to topics that can be included depending on the needs of individual instructors. Vanden Eynden provides clear and concise explanations which students can easily follow.
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