{"product_id":"the-mathematics-of-infinity-hardcover","title":"The Mathematics of Infinity - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTheodore G. Faticoni\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the First Edition\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e. . . an enchanting book for those people in computer science or mathematics who are fascinated by the concept of infinity.--Computing Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e. . . a very well written introduction to set theory . . . easy to read and well suited for self-study . . . highly recommended.--Choice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe concept of infinity has fascinated and confused mankind for centuries with theories and ideas that cause even seasoned mathematicians to wonder. The Mathematics of Infinity: A Guide to Great Ideas, Second Edition uniquely explores how we can manipulate these ideas when our common sense rebels at the conclusions we are drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing to draw from his extensive work on the subject, the author provides a user-friendly presentation that avoids unnecessary, in-depth mathematical rigor. This Second Edition provides important coverage of logic and sets, elements and predicates, cardinals as ordinals, and mathematical physics. Classic arguments and illustrative examples are provided throughout the book and are accompanied by a gradual progression of sophisticated notions designed to stun readers' intuitive view of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an accessible and balanced treatment of both concepts and theory, the book focuses on the following topics: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogic, sets, and functions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrime numbers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting infinite sets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWell ordered sets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfinite cardinals\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogic and meta-mathematics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eInductions and numbers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting an intriguing account of the notions of infinity, The Mathematics of Infinity: A Guide to Great Ideas, Second Edition is an insightful supplement for mathematics courses on set theory at the undergraduate level. The book also serves as a fascinating reference for mathematically inclined individuals who are interested in learning about the world of counterintuitive mathematics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the First Edition\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\". . . an enchanting book for those people in computer science or mathematics who are fascinated by the concept of infinity.\"--Computing Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\". . . a very well written introduction to set theory . . . easy to read and well suited for self-study . . . highly recommended.\"--Choice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe concept of infinity has fascinated and confused mankind for centuries with theories and ideas that cause even seasoned mathematicians to wonder. The Mathematics of Infinity: A Guide to Great Ideas, Second Edition uniquely explores how we can manipulate these ideas when our common sense rebels at the conclusions we are drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing to draw from his extensive work on the subject, the author provides a user-friendly presentation that avoids unnecessary, in-depth mathematical rigor. This Second Edition provides important coverage of logic and sets, elements and predicates, cardinals as ordinals, and mathematical physics. Classic arguments and illustrative examples are provided throughout the book and are accompanied by a gradual progression of sophisticated notions designed to stun readers' intuitive view of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an accessible and balanced treatment of both concepts and theory, the book focuses on the following topics: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogic, sets, and functions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrime numbers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting infinite sets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWell ordered sets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfinite cardinals\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogic and meta-mathematics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eInductions and numbers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting an intriguing account of the notions of infinity, The Mathematics of Infinity: A Guide to Great Ideas, Second Edition is an insightful supplement for mathematics courses on set theory at the undergraduate level. The book also serves as a fascinating reference for mathematically inclined individuals who are interested in learning about the world of counterintuitive mathematics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHEODORE G. FATICONI, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Fordham University. His professional experience includes forty research papers in peer-reviewed journals and forty lectures on his research to his colleagues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 358\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.2 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 17, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52932712137011,"sku":"9781118204481","price":156.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/wcQzmFuQOO9781118204481.webp?v=1767873272","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-mathematics-of-infinity-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}