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The Queen of Mathematics : A Historically Motivated Guide to Number Theory /

"This book takes the unique approach of examining number theory as it emerged in the 17th through 19th centuries. It leads to an understanding of today's research problems on the basis of their historical development. This book is a contribution to cultural history and brings a difficult s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Goldman, Jay (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 1997.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Mathematics & Statistics
Foundations & Theorems
Number Theory
Mathematics.
Statistics.
Mathematics > Philosophy.
Number theory.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"This book takes the unique approach of examining number theory as it emerged in the 17th through 19th centuries. It leads to an understanding of today's research problems on the basis of their historical development. This book is a contribution to cultural history and brings a difficult subject within the reach of the serious reader."--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780429108242