Elementary Number Theory in Nine Chapters (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521615242)

Intended to serve as a one-semester introductory course in number theory, this second edition has been revised throughout. 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. In addition, a wealth of new exercises have been included to fully illustrate the properties of numbers and concepts developed in the text. The book will serve as a stimulating introduction for students new to number theory, regardless of their background. First Edition Hb (1999) 0-521-58503-1 First Edition Pb (1999) 0-521-58531-7

Author: James J. Tattersall
ISBN-10: 0521615240
ISBN-13: 9780521615242
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2005
Pages: 444
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d