--- product_id: 2649713 title: "An Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning: Numbers, Sets and Functions" price: "KD 19.92" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/2649713-an-introduction-to-mathematical-reasoning-numbers-sets-and-functions store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # An Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning: Numbers, Sets and Functions **Price:** KD 19.92 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** An Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning: Numbers, Sets and Functions - **How much does it cost?** KD 19.92 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/2649713-an-introduction-to-mathematical-reasoning-numbers-sets-and-functions) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy An Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning: Numbers, Sets and Functions on desertcart.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders Review: Just buy this - I needed a book that covered fundamental background information behind mathematical proof techniques for an undergraduate univeristy level linear algebra class. With this book, I was able to truly learn and understand the major concepts behind mathematical logic and proof. This text brings a whole new meaning to teaching the reader about being precise; and I mean the author does an extremely terrific job of doing just that. Wow! Seriously, the focus here is on content so you won't find any sexy graphs or anything. The content is so good that I often felt that just by reading it I was propelled into a quasi- pseudo-lecture meeting. After following this text, I can say that I now appreciate the act of being precise to the point that is required for mathematical proof. If you want to extend the knowledge of your 'white board' then just buy this thing. I am so glad I did. BTW, I only needed the content from the first five chapters, I can't say much about the rest of the text. However, taking an inductive approach, I must assume that the other chapters are also very excellent. Yess, see it worked! Review: Must-have for those interested in Mathematics (Number Theory especially) - This was an excellent mathematical reasoning book, written at a very appropriate level for an undergraduate with a budding interest in more rigorous mathematics beyond what most people learn up to and including college level calculus. I already knew the basics of proof by contradiction, proof by contrapositive, and induction. They gave a few examples about strong induction, but I wish there was more of a focus on this concept since it is such a powerful and important concept. The sections about number theory were the most interesting, especially the Euclidian algorithm and its use in solving linear diophantine equations. Many solutions are also nicely worked out, something I wish there were more of in upper division level textbooks. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #75,025 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Mathematical Set Theory #6 in Number Systems (Books) #24 in Mathematical Logic | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (76) | | Dimensions | 6 x 0.82 x 9 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0521597188 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0521597180 | | Item Weight | 1.05 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 361 pages | | Publication date | January 28, 1998 | | Publisher | Cambridge University Press | ## Images ![An Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning: Numbers, Sets and Functions - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71J3dgI6IXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just buy this *by E***N on March 14, 2002* I needed a book that covered fundamental background information behind mathematical proof techniques for an undergraduate univeristy level linear algebra class. With this book, I was able to truly learn and understand the major concepts behind mathematical logic and proof. This text brings a whole new meaning to teaching the reader about being precise; and I mean the author does an extremely terrific job of doing just that. Wow! Seriously, the focus here is on content so you won't find any sexy graphs or anything. The content is so good that I often felt that just by reading it I was propelled into a quasi- pseudo-lecture meeting. After following this text, I can say that I now appreciate the act of being precise to the point that is required for mathematical proof. If you want to extend the knowledge of your 'white board' then just buy this thing. I am so glad I did. BTW, I only needed the content from the first five chapters, I can't say much about the rest of the text. However, taking an inductive approach, I must assume that the other chapters are also very excellent. Yess, see it worked! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must-have for those interested in Mathematics (Number Theory especially) *by D***R on December 27, 2015* This was an excellent mathematical reasoning book, written at a very appropriate level for an undergraduate with a budding interest in more rigorous mathematics beyond what most people learn up to and including college level calculus. I already knew the basics of proof by contradiction, proof by contrapositive, and induction. They gave a few examples about strong induction, but I wish there was more of a focus on this concept since it is such a powerful and important concept. The sections about number theory were the most interesting, especially the Euclidian algorithm and its use in solving linear diophantine equations. Many solutions are also nicely worked out, something I wish there were more of in upper division level textbooks. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great text *by J***4 on October 14, 2025* Eye-opening. ## Frequently Bought Together - An Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning: Numbers, Sets and Functions - Concepts of Modern Mathematics (Dover Books on Mathematics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/2649713-an-introduction-to-mathematical-reasoning-numbers-sets-and-functions](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/2649713-an-introduction-to-mathematical-reasoning-numbers-sets-and-functions) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*