A Concise Introduction to the Theory of Numbers - Couverture rigide

Baker, Alan

 
9780521243834: A Concise Introduction to the Theory of Numbers

Synopsis

Number theory has a long and distinguished history and the concepts and problems relating to the subject have been instrumental in the foundation of much of mathematics. In this book, Professor Baker describes the rudiments of number theory in a concise, simple and direct manner. Though most of the text is classical in content, he includes many guides to further study which will stimulate the reader to delve into the great wealth of literature devoted to the subject. The book is based on Professor Baker's lectures given at the University of Cambridge and is intended for undergraduate students of mathematics.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Number theory has a long and distinguished history and the concepts and problems relating to the subject have been instrumental in the foundation of much of mathematics. In this book, Professor Baker describes the rudiments of number theory in a concise, simple and direct manner. Though most of the text is classical in content, he includes many guides to further study which will stimulate the reader to delve into the great wealth of literature devoted to the subject. The book is based on Professor Baker's lectures given at the University of Cambridge and is intended for undergraduate students of mathematics.

Revue de presse

"Many books do not live up to their titles, but this is one that definitely does." Mathematical Reviews

"Includes excellent exercises. The material in this book makes up a superb introduction to number theory" American Math Monthly

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9780521286541: Concise Intro Theory of Numbers

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521286549 ISBN 13 :  9780521286541
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008
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