Principle of the Argument: How do I get the $\Delta{\arg f(z)}$?

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copied from M2PM3 lecture note by Ari Laptev

I didn't really understand why the multi-valued function, $\log$ was used instead of single-valued function, $\mathrm{Log}$.

Also, could you please explain me how in the examples, the $\Delta{\arg f(z)}$ is $6\pi$, $-2\pi$, and $0$?

I don't understand because the why in 1. and 2. would actually count the total argument changed when $\theta$ is rotating from $0$ to $2\pi$, whereas 3. would just result $0$, not $2\pi$.

It would be great to know how to calculate $\Delta{\arg f(z)}$.