Numbers A Very Short Introduction

This book PDF is perfect for those who love Mathematics genre, written by Peter M. Higgins and published by Oxford University Press which was released on 24 February 2011 with total hardcover pages 153. You could read this book directly on your devices with pdf, epub and kindle format, check detail and related Numbers A Very Short Introduction books below.

Numbers A Very Short Introduction

Author	: Peter M. Higgins
File Size	: 40,9 Mb
Publisher	: Oxford University Press
Language	: English
Release Date	: 24 February 2011
ISBN	: 9780199584055
Pages	: 153 pages

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Numbers A Very Short Introduction by Peter M. Higgins Book PDF Summary

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.

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