--- product_id: 15395595 title: "Introduction to Mathematical Structures and Proofs (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics)" price: "£36.42" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15395595-introduction-to-mathematical-structures-and-proofs-undergraduate-texts-in-mathematics store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Introduction to Mathematical Structures and Proofs (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics) **Price:** £36.42 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Introduction to Mathematical Structures and Proofs (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics) - **How much does it cost?** £36.42 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15395595-introduction-to-mathematical-structures-and-proofs-undergraduate-texts-in-mathematics) ## 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 As a student moves from basic calculus courses into upper-division courses in linear and abstract algebra, real and complex analysis, number theory, topology, and so on, a "bridge" course can help ensure a smooth transition. Introduction to Mathematical Structures and Proofs is a textbook intended for such a course, or for self-study. This book introduces an array of fundamental mathematical structures. It also explores the delicate balance of intuition and rigor―and the flexible thinking―required to prove a nontrivial result. In short, this book seeks to enhance the mathematical maturity of the reader. The new material in this second edition includes a section on graph theory, several new sections on number theory (including primitive roots, with an application to card-shuffling), and a brief introduction to the complex numbers (including a section on the arithmetic of the Gaussian integers). Solutions for even numbered exercises are available on springer.com forinstructors adopting the text for a course. Review: A delightful book - This is a delightful book. It is well written, clear and even funny in places. Dr. Gerstein has done an excellent job of making his subject appealing. The only flaws I can find are a few misprints of Teeorem numbers when referring to topics covered elsewhere in the text, an error certainly not worth the subtraction of even half a star. Dr. Gersten begins by discussing logic, then set theory. He then teaches topics in Functions, finite and infinite sets, combinatorics and number theory as a way to teach the art of writing clear proofs. Toward the last half of the book, there is more emphasis on the mathematics than teaching how to write proofs, but the real purpose is to lead the reader onto the path to becoming a mathematician. He succeeds beautifully. The competition for the undergraduate’s purchase would probably be Hammack’s Book of Proof, another excellent text. Hammack takes a different approach, using the construction of proofs as a way to introduce the student to mathematical concepts. This book is briefer and written at a more basic level than Gerstein’s book. If you are self-assured in math, proceed directly to Gersteins book. However, why deny yourself the pleasure of reading either of these books? They give different looks at their subjects, and I doubt that many will regret buying and reading both books, starting with Hammack. I certainly don’t. Review: An easy read - We are using this book in my Foundations of Math class, which deals a lot with graph and set theory, as well as proofs. The professor chose the book after listening to the author speak at a conference, and I'd say it was a good choice. The book reads very easily, and the problems do well at not being overly complex, while still being challenging enough to conduce learning. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #751,716 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #80 in Discrete Mathematics (Books) #303 in Mathematical Logic #313 in Mathematical Analysis (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 36 Reviews | ## Images ![Introduction to Mathematical Structures and Proofs (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GOvz43dTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A delightful book *by G***T on April 26, 2020* This is a delightful book. It is well written, clear and even funny in places. Dr. Gerstein has done an excellent job of making his subject appealing. The only flaws I can find are a few misprints of Teeorem numbers when referring to topics covered elsewhere in the text, an error certainly not worth the subtraction of even half a star. Dr. Gersten begins by discussing logic, then set theory. He then teaches topics in Functions, finite and infinite sets, combinatorics and number theory as a way to teach the art of writing clear proofs. Toward the last half of the book, there is more emphasis on the mathematics than teaching how to write proofs, but the real purpose is to lead the reader onto the path to becoming a mathematician. He succeeds beautifully. The competition for the undergraduate’s purchase would probably be Hammack’s Book of Proof, another excellent text. Hammack takes a different approach, using the construction of proofs as a way to introduce the student to mathematical concepts. This book is briefer and written at a more basic level than Gerstein’s book. If you are self-assured in math, proceed directly to Gersteins book. However, why deny yourself the pleasure of reading either of these books? They give different looks at their subjects, and I doubt that many will regret buying and reading both books, starting with Hammack. I certainly don’t. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An easy read *by N***K on October 31, 2013* We are using this book in my Foundations of Math class, which deals a lot with graph and set theory, as well as proofs. The professor chose the book after listening to the author speak at a conference, and I'd say it was a good choice. The book reads very easily, and the problems do well at not being overly complex, while still being challenging enough to conduce learning. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Textbook, Need's more Exercise Questions *by J***E on September 30, 2016* It's a good book for a hard subject, it's a very readable textbook and the author's wit adds a personality to the text. The only fault is that there aren't a lot of practice problems for some sections, and only the odd answers have solutions in the back of the book. ## Frequently Bought Together - Introduction to Mathematical Structures and Proofs (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics) - Proofs: A Long-Form Mathematics Textbook (The Long-Form Math Textbook Series) --- ## 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.co.uk/products/15395595-introduction-to-mathematical-structures-and-proofs-undergraduate-texts-in-mathematics](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15395595-introduction-to-mathematical-structures-and-proofs-undergraduate-texts-in-mathematics) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-28*