The higher arithmetic: An introduction to the theory of numbers (University library, mathematics) - Hardcover

Davenport, Herbert Joseph.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0090306112 ISBN 13: 9780090306114

Publisher: Hutchinson, 1968

Synopsis

The sixth edition of this classic introduction contains a new chapter by the late author's son dealing with computational number theory. The rest of the book remains unchanged; The Higher Arithmetic introduces concepts and theorems in a way that does not require the reader to have an in-depth knowledge of the theory of numbers while touching on matters of deep mathematical significance.

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Review

"Although this book is not specifically 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." Bulletin of American Mathematical Society ."..an elegant introduction that contains several exciting topics." W. Roy Utz, Science Books and Films ."..one of the best books around on number theory." The American Mathematical Monthly

Book Description

Updated in a seventh edition The Higher Arithmetic introduces concepts and theorems in a way that does not require the reader to have an in-depth knowledge of the theory of numbers, but still touches upon matters of deep mathematical significance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hutchinson
• Publication date: 1968
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0090306112
• ISBN 13: 9780090306114
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4