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Numbers

A Very Short Introduction

Beschreibung

In this Very Short Introduction Peter M. Higgins presents an overview of the number types featured in modern science and mathematics. Providing a non-technical account, he explores the evolution of the modern number system, examines the fascinating role of primes, and explains their role in contemporary cryptography.

Autor

Peter M. Higgins is currently Professor and Head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Essex University. He is a research algebraist but has written five popular mathematics books that bring mathematical matters to a wide audience. He is the inventor of Circular Sodoku, which has appeared throughout the world in magazines, books, the internet, and on handheld computer games.

Produktdetails

• Very Short Introductions
• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. März 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 175mm x 113mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 143g
• ISBN-13: 9780199584055
• ISBN-10: 0199584052
• Artikelnr.: 29984610

Rezensionen

coridial guide to number theory The Guardian