Putnam and Beyond 2007th Edition

I first was introduced to the Putnam Exam several years ago in a class. At the time, I worked through some problems and found the book quite challenging. To tell the truth, I felt dumb. Years past, and I returned to it, and the book is much easier, but it is a great way to keep my math skills fresh, so much so that after purchasing the Kindle version, I bought the softcover and am working through the latter problems on paper. An excellent buy for the budding mathematician.

I cant recommend this book to everyone. It is really only for a tiny percentage of students, even those who enjoy mathematics. Personally I feel like this book is catered towards the unchallenged first year undergrad, the problems sometimes require a high level of "comfortability" with abstraction and being able to wrestle with "difficult" problems.I feel as though there are books such as that of Larson's which caters to a wider audience but the beautiful problems in this book just are not matched by any other problem solving book. Seriously though, very much recommended, it will help you grow in your mathematical ability as you fight with the problems, even if you don't solve them.

Upon first review, I see they have made some corrections from the first edition. Book came in good condition but the front cover seems to have been hastily cut near the bottom but it is negligible. Overall, I don't mind since all of the pages are perfect. I would recommend this updated version from the 2007 version since some corrections have been made.

+ problems with infinite radicals, continued fractions and infinite powers.- no heuristics- only 5 methods of proof.

very good!

Great book! The only thin is make sure you've taken up to Real Analysis if you really want to get the full understanding of the content but if you have then definately get this for the Putnam!

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My son loved

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