History of the Theory of Numbers, Vol. 1: Divisibility and Primality

Leonard Eugene Dickson

ISBN 10: 1334215243 / ISBN 13: 9781334215247

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the history of number theory, a field of mathematics that has captivated thinkers for centuries. It delves into the intriguing world of perfect, multiply perfect, and amicable numbers, exploring the concepts, definitions, and theories surrounding them. The author meticulously traces the development of these ideas through the works of mathematicians from ancient Greece to the 19th century, highlighting key discoveries and illuminating the enduring fascination with these mathematical curiosities. The book reveals the rich history of number theory, demonstrating how its study has woven together threads of philosophy, religion, and scientific inquiry throughout history. From early philosophers who saw perfect numbers as embodiments of harmony and beauty, to mathematicians seeking to unravel the mysteries of divisibility and primality, this book unveils the enduring power of number theory to captivate and challenge the human mind. A comprehensive and engaging exploration of the subject, it offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of ideas and discoveries that have shaped our understanding of numbers and their significance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334215247_0

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Titel: History of the Theory of Numbers, Vol. 1: ...

Verlag: Forgotten Books

Erscheinungsdatum: 2018

Einband: Paperback

Zustand: New

Art des Buches: print-on-demand item

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Interesting amicable triples and amicable numbers of higher order have been recently found by Dickson and Poulet (p.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.