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The Higher Arithmetic: An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers
H. Davenport
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Description for The Higher Arithmetic: An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers
Paperback. A classic text in number theory; this eighth edition contains new material on primality testing written by J. H. Davenport. Num Pages: 250 pages, 3 tables 150 exercises. BIC Classification: PBH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 384. An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers. 248 pages, 3 tables 150 exercises. Classic text in number theory; this eighth edition contains new material on primality testing written by J. H. Davenport. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PBH. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 13. Weight: 382.
The theory of numbers is generally considered to be the 'purest' branch of pure mathematics and demands exactness of thought and exposition from its devotees. It is also one of the most highly active and engaging areas of mathematics. Now into its eighth edition The Higher Arithmetic introduces the concepts and theorems of number theory in a way that does not require the reader to have an in-depth knowledge of the theory of numbers but also touches upon matters of deep mathematical significance. Since earlier editions, additional material written by J. H. Davenport has been added, on topics such as ... Read more
The theory of numbers is generally considered to be the 'purest' branch of pure mathematics and demands exactness of thought and exposition from its devotees. It is also one of the most highly active and engaging areas of mathematics. Now into its eighth edition The Higher Arithmetic introduces the concepts and theorems of number theory in a way that does not require the reader to have an in-depth knowledge of the theory of numbers but also touches upon matters of deep mathematical significance. Since earlier editions, additional material written by J. H. Davenport has been added, on topics such as ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
381g
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521722360
SKU
V9780521722360
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About H. Davenport
Harold Davenport F.R.S. was the late Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of Trinity College.
Reviews for The Higher Arithmetic: An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers
'Although this book is not written as a textbook but rather as a work for the general reader, it could certainly be used as a textbook for an undergraduate course in number theory and, in the reviewer's opinion, is far superior for this purpose to any other book in English.' From a review of the first edition in Bulletin ... Read more