A Concise Introduction to the Theory of Numbers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521286541)

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.

Author: Alan Baker
ISBN-10: 0521286549
ISBN-13: 9780521286541
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 11/29/1984
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 7.92h x 6.16w x 0.32d