An Introduction to the Theory of Surreal Numbers (London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series 110)

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Harry Gonshor

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Published by Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Printed in Great Britain at University Press, Cambridge, 1986

Language: English

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[MATH]. Harry Gonshor. "An Introduction to the Theory of Surreal Numbers (London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series 110)." Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Printed in Great Britain at University Press, Cambridge, 1986. First edition. English language. Softcover with blue card wrappers. Nonfiction academic mathematical monograph in ten chapters with preface, references, index, and erratum slip. 9 x 6 inches. 11 oz. [8], 192 pp. Shelf-wear. Use. Toning. Text clean. Very Good Plus. ISBN: 9780521312059. "The surreal numbers form a system which includes both the ordinary real numbers and the ordinals. Since their introduction by J. H. Conway, the theory of surreal numbers has seen a rapid development revealing many natural and exciting properties. These notes provide a formal introduction to the theory in a clear and lucid style. The author is able to lead the reader through to some of the problems in the field. The topics covered include exponentiation and generalized e-numbers.".

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An Introduction to the Theory of Surreal Numbers (London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series 110)

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Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Printed in Great Britain at University Press, Cambridge

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1986

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English

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0521312051

ISBN 13

9780521312059

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Softcover

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First Edition.

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11 ounces

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The surreal numbers form a system which includes both the ordinary real numbers and the ordinals. Since their introduction by J. H. Conway, the theory of surreal numbers has seen a rapid development revealing many natural and exciting properties. These notes provide a formal introduction to the theory in a clear and lucid style. The the author is able to lead the reader through to some of the problems in the field. The topics covered include exponentiation and generalized e-numbers.

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