| A Concise Introduction to the Theory of Numbers Contributor(s): Baker, Alan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521286549 ISBN-13: 9780521286541 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $67.44 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1985 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Number Theory - Science |
| Dewey: 512.7 |
| LCCN: 84001911 |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 6.16" W x 7.92" (0.34 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |