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An Excursion through Elementary Mathematics, Volume I
Real Numbers and Functions

Series: Problem Books in Mathematics

▶ Combines an in-depth overview of the theory with problems

presented at several Mathematical Olympiads around the world.
▶ Offers a comprehensive course on problem-solving techniques
▶ Presents a coherent development of mathematical ideas and
methods behind problem solving
▶ Brings several classical, relevant results of various fields in
mathematics

This book provides a comprehensive, in-depth overview of elementary mathematics

as explored in Mathematical Olympiads around the world. It expands on topics usually
encountered in high school and could even be used as preparation for a first-semester
1st ed. 2017, XIII, 652 p. 73 illus.
undergraduate course. This first volume covers Real Numbers, Functions, Real Analysis,
Systems of Equations, Limits and Derivatives, and much more.
 
Printed book
As part of a collection, the book differs from other publications in this field by not being a
Hardcover mere selection of questions or a set of tips and tricks that applies to specific problems. It
▶ 59,99 € | £47.99 | $79.99 starts from the most basic theoretical principles, without being either too general or too
▶ *64,19 € (D) | 65,99 € (A) | CHF 71.00 axiomatic. Examples and problems are discussed only if they are helpful as applications
of the theory. Propositions are proved in detail and subsequently applied to Olympic
problems or to other problems at the Olympic level.
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