A Concise Introduction to the Theory of Numbers by Alan Baker

A Concise Introduction to the Theory of Numbers by Alan Baker

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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.

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A Concise Introduction to the Theory of Numbers by Alan Baker

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.
"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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ISBN 13 9780521286541
ISBN 10 0521286549
Titre A Concise Introduction to the Theory of Numbers
Auteur Alan Baker
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Cambridge University Press
Année de publication 1984-11-29
Nombre de pages 112
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