Elementary Number Theory in Nine Chapters - Softcover

Tattersall, James J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521585317 ISBN 13: 9780521585316

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1999

Synopsis

This book is intended to serve as a one-semester introductory course in number theory. Throughout the book a historical perspective has been adopted and emphasis is given to some of the subject's applied aspects; in particular the field of cryptography is highlighted. At the heart of the book are the major number theoretic accomplishments of Euclid, Fermat, Gauss, Legendre, and Euler, and to fully illustrate the properties of numbers and concepts developed in the text, a wealth of exercises have been included. It is assumed that the reader will have 'pencil in hand' and ready access to a calculator or computer. For students new to number theory, whatever their background, this is a stimulating and entertaining introduction to the subject.

About this title

Book Description

This book is intended to serve as a one-semester introductory course in number theory and it includes a wealth of exercises. A historical perspective has been adopted and emphasis is given to some of the subject's applied aspects. For students new to number theory, whatever their background, this is a stimulating and entertaining introduction to the subject.

About the Author

James Tattersall is a Professor of Mathematics at Providence College.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0521585317
• ISBN 13: 9780521585316
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416