Numbers: A Very Short Introduction
Oxford University Press
$21.75
In this Very Short Introduction Peter M. Higgins presents an overview of the number types featured in modern science and mathematics. Providing a non-technical account, he explores the evolution of the modern number system, examines the fascinating role of primes, and explains their role in contemporary cryptography.
- | By (Author): Peter M. (Professor, Dept of Mathematical Sciences, University of Essex) Higgins
- | Publisher: Oxford University Press
- | Publication Date: Feb 24, 2011
- | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
- | Number of Pages: 152 pages
- | Language: Unknown
- | Binding: Paperback|Softback
- | ISBN-10: 0199584052
- | ISBN-13: 9780199584055
- By (Author):
- Peter M. (Professor, Dept of Mathematical Sciences, University of Essex) Higgins
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:
- Feb 24, 2011
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Language:
- Unknown
- Number of pages:
- 152 pages
- Binding:
- Paperback|Softback
- ISBN-10:
- 0199584052
- ISBN-13:
- 9780199584055