Can I read Number Theory : A Historical Approach on EtoBox?

Number Theory : A Historical Approach by John J. Watkins is a science book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Number Theory : A Historical Approach about?

The natural numbers have been studied for thousands of years, yet most undergraduate textbooks present number theory as a long list of theorems with little mention of how these results were discovered or why they are important. This book emphasizes the historical development of number theory, describing methods, theorems, and proofs in the contexts in which they originated, and providing an accessible introduction to one of the most fascinating subjects in mathematics. Written in an informal style by an award-winning teacher, __Number Theory__ covers prime numbers, Fibonacci numbers, and a host of other essential topics in number theory, while also telling the stories of the great mathematicians behind these developments, including Euclid, Carl Friedrich Gauss, and Sophie Germain. This one-of-a-kind introductory textbook features an extensive set of problems that enable students to actively reinforce and extend their understanding of the material, as well as fully worked solutions for many of these problems. It also includes helpful hints for when students are unsure of how to get started on a given problem. * Uses a unique historical approach to teaching number theory * Features n

Who reads Number Theory : A Historical Approach?

Author

John J. Watkins

Publisher

Princeton University Press

Published

2013

Language

EN

ISBN

9780691159409

Category

science

Subjects

Mathematics, Fiction, Science

Rating

3.5 / 5 (2 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13