Learning Metric Spaces and Logic

[iceblitzed]

I want to learn how to manipulate metric spaces. I have been reading this book about metric spaces.

http://www.amazon.com/Metric-Spaces...&qid=1424394655&sr=8-1&keywords=metric+spaces

However, the author notes that the reader needs a good understanding of abstract logic. The author gives a quick review of abstract logic and set theory which I have read several times. I have no prior experience in mathematical abstract logic

However, when I delve into Chapter 1, I have a hard time understanding the proofs. Should I continue trying to work at the proofs or perhaps I am too much of a beginner and should read a "prerequisite book" so to speak.

 

[Steven G]

I want to learn how to manipulate metric spaces. I have been reading this book about metric spaces.

http://www.amazon.com/Metric-Spaces...&qid=1424394655&sr=8-1&keywords=metric+spaces

However, the author notes that the reader needs a good understanding of abstract logic. The author gives a quick review of abstract logic and set theory which I have read several times. I have no prior experience in mathematical abstract logic

However, when I delve into Chapter 1, I have a hard time understanding the proofs. Should I continue trying to work at the proofs or perhaps I am too much of a beginner and should read a "prerequisite book" so to speak.

I am not familiar with the text so it would be nice to see some proofs from the book. Some colleges offer a proof course before allowing students to take advanced math courses. You can find some mathematical proofs books on amazon. This will teach you techniques in doing proofs.