Andrews, George E.
Number Theory (Dover books on advanced mathematics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486682525
- author:
- Andrews, George E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 259
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 1.9 x 22.2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Number theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
George E. Andrews' introduction to number theory offers a unique approach to this fundamental area of mathematics. By focusing on combinatorial methods, the author provides a clear and accessible path for students of all levels, from those with a background in abstract algebra to those in education and the liberal arts.
Through a combination of theoretical and computational techniques, the book explores topics such as multiplicativity, divisibility, congruences, and arithmetic functions. The author emphasizes the importance of numerical examples and the role of computers in obtaining and exploring these examples.
With a focus on clarity and simplicity, the book provides a range of exercises that allow students to construct numerical tables and derive conjectures, making theorems seem natural and well-motivated. This approach makes number theory more engaging and easier to understand for a broad range of students.
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