Problem-Solving and Selected Topics in Number Theory: In the Spirit of the Mathematical Olympiads

Rassias, Michael

ISBN 10: 1441904948 / ISBN 13: 9781441904942

Published by Springer, 2010

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323 pages. new.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Problem-Solving and Selected Topics in Number Theory: In the Spirit of the Mathematical Olympiads
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1441904948
• ISBN 13: 9781441904942
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.88W x 23.5H x 2.54D centimeters 15.88 centimeters width by 23.5 centimeters height by 2.54 centimeters depth
• Weight: 658 grams

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Synopsis

The book provides a self-contained introduction to classical Number Theory. All the proofs of the individual theorems and the solutions of the exercises are being presented step by step. Some historical remarks are also presented. The book will be directed to advanced undergraduate, beginning graduate students as well as to students who prepare for mathematical competitions (ex. Mathematical Olympiads and Putnam Mathematical competition).

About the Author

Michael Th. Rassias has received several awards in mathematical problem solving competitions including two gold medals at the Pan-Hellenic Mathematical Competitions of 2002 and 2003 held in Athens, a silver medal at the Balkan Mathematical Olympiad of 2002 held in Targu Mures, Romania and a silver medal at the 44th International Mathematical Olympiad of 2003 held in Tokyo, Japan.