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Fermat's Last Theorem: A Genetic Introduction to Algebraic Number Theory
Harold M. Edwards
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Description for Fermat's Last Theorem: A Genetic Introduction to Algebraic Number Theory
hardcover. Work on this book was supported in part by the James M. Vaughn, Jr., Vaughn Foundation Fund. Series: Graduate Texts in Mathematics. Num Pages: 422 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 806.
This book is an introduction to algebraic number theory via the famous problem of "Fermat's Last Theorem." The exposition follows the historical development of the problem, beginning with the work of Fermat and ending with Kummer's theory of "ideal" factorization, by means of which the theorem is proved for all prime exponents less than 37. The more elementary topics, such as Euler's proof of the impossibilty of x+y=z, are treated in an elementary way, and new concepts and techniques are introduced only after having been motivated by specific problems. The book also covers in detail the application of Kummer's ideal ... Read more
This book is an introduction to algebraic number theory via the famous problem of "Fermat's Last Theorem." The exposition follows the historical development of the problem, beginning with the work of Fermat and ending with Kummer's theory of "ideal" factorization, by means of which the theorem is proved for all prime exponents less than 37. The more elementary topics, such as Euler's proof of the impossibilty of x+y=z, are treated in an elementary way, and new concepts and techniques are introduced only after having been motivated by specific problems. The book also covers in detail the application of Kummer's ideal ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1977
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
422
Condition
New
Series
Graduate Texts in Mathematics
Number of Pages
407
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387902302
SKU
V9780387902302
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