| Number Theory: Structures, Examples, and Problems 2009 Edition Contributor(s): Andreescu, Titu (Author), Andrica, Dorin (Author) |
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ISBN: 081763245X ISBN-13: 9780817632458 Publisher: Birkhauser OUR PRICE: $85.49 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Number Theory - Mathematics | Algebra - General - Mathematics | Combinatorics |
| Dewey: 512.7 |
| LCCN: 2009921128 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.5" W x 9.4" (1.60 lbs) 384 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This introductory textbook takes a problem-solving approach to number theory, situating each concept within the framework of an example or a problem for solving. Starting with the essentials, the text covers divisibility, unique factorization, modular arithmetic and the Chinese Remainder Theorem, Diophantine equations, binomial coefficients, Fermat and Mersenne primes and other special numbers, and special sequences. Included are sections on mathematical induction and the pigeonhole principle, as well as a discussion of other number systems. By emphasizing examples and applications the authors motivate and engage readers. |