Passage to Abstract Mathematics facilitates the transition from introductory mathematics courses to the more abstract work found in advanced courses. This book covers essential topics such as logic, proofs, numbers, sets, induction, functions, and more—material often presumed mastered by students but frequently lacking in lower-level courses. Aimed at helping students learn how to read and write mathematics, especially proofs, like mathematicians do, the text emphasizes the use of complete, correct definitions and mathematical syntax. Written by Mark E. Watkins, this edition was published by Pearson on January 16, 2011, with an ISBN-13 of 978-0321738639 and a print length of 256 pages.