{"product_id":"9781032017204-introduction-to-number-theory","title":"Introduction to Number Theory","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Number Theory covers the essential content of an introductory number theory course including divisibility and prime factorization, congruences, and quadratic reciprocity. The instructor may also choose from a collection of additional topics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Number Theory\u003c\/em\u003e covers the essential content of an introductory number theory course including divisibility and prime factorization, congruences, and quadratic reciprocity. The instructor may also choose from a collection of additional topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAligning with the trend toward smaller, essential texts in mathematics, the author strives for clarity of exposition. Proof techniques and proofs are presented slowly and clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book employs a versatile approach to the use of algebraic ideas. Instructors who wish to put this material into a broader context may do so, though the author introduces these concepts in a non-essential way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA final chapter discusses algebraic systems (like the Gaussian integers) presuming no previous exposure to abstract algebra. Studying general systems helps students to realize unique factorization into primes is a more subtle idea than may at first appear; students will find this chapter interesting, fun and quite accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplications of number theory include several sections on cryptography and other applications to further interest instructors and students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56434642813302,"sku":"9781032017204","price":52.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_28311760.jpg?v=1760337952","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781032017204-introduction-to-number-theory","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}