Numbers: A Very Short Introduction
| Author | : Peter M. Higgins |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 153 |
| Release | : 2011-02-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199584055 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199584052 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (052 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Numbers: A Very Short Introduction by : Peter M. Higgins
Download or read book Numbers: A Very Short Introduction written by Peter M. Higgins and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
