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Numbers: A Very Short Introduction - Very Short Introductions
Higgins, Peter M. (, Professor, Dept of Mathematical Sciences, University of Essex)
Numbers: A Very Short Introduction - Very Short Introductions
Higgins, Peter M. (, Professor, Dept of Mathematical Sciences, University of Essex)
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.
152 pages, 15 black and white halftones
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | February 24, 2011 |
ISBN13 | 9780199584055 |
Publishers | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 160 |
Dimensions | 173 × 175 × 9 mm · 140 g |
Language | English |