The Proof is in the Pudding: The Changing Nature of Mathematical Proof
From the reviews:“The author traces the development of the idea of proof from Euclid through computer-aided and computer-generated proofs, pointing out the way some current social trends in mathematics affect the construction of nonstandard proofs. … This work provides good outside class reading for students--and not just mathematics majors; one could easily imagine this as a supplement to courses on the history or philosophy of science. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through researchers/faculty; general readers.” (D. Robbins, Choice, Vol. 49 (2), October, 2011)“In this book Steven Krantz undertakes the Miltonic task of justifying the ways of (pure) mathematicians to the world at large. … The concept of mathematical proof is at the heart of Krantz’s book. … mathematicians should find the book interesting, illuminating, provocative … .” (J. M. Plotkin, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2012 b)“Krantz’s book is entertaining, can be read by the early undergraduate and puts forward some serious issues. There are few math books that are useful and valuable reading for all mathematicians, but this is one of them.” (Charles Ashbacher, The Mathematical Association of America, June, 2011)