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OverviewNumbers are integral to our everyday lives and feature in everything we do. In this Very Short Introduction Peter M. Higgins, the renowned mathematics writer, unravels the world of numbers; demonstrating its richness, and providing a comprehensive view of the idea of the number. Higgins paints a picture of the number world, considering how the modern number system matured over centuries. Explaining the various number types and showing how they behave, he introduces key concepts such as integers, fractions, real numbers, and imaginary numbers. By approaching the topic in a non-technical way and emphasising the basic principles and interactions of numbers with mathematics and science, Higgins also demonstrates the practical interactions and modern applications, such as encryption of confidential data on the internet. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter M. Higgins (, Professor, Dept of Mathematical Sciences, University of Essex)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 12.00cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 17.30cm Weight: 0.135kg ISBN: 9780199584055ISBN 10: 0199584052 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 24 February 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1: How not to think about numbers: the trouble with bases2: The unending series of primes3: Perfect and not so perfect numbers4: Cryptography: the secret life of the primes5: Numbers that count6: A peek below the waterline of the number iceberg7: To infinity and beyond8: Numbers but not as we know themFurther ReadingIndexReviewscoridial guide to number theory * The Guardian * coridial guide to number theory The Guardian Author InformationPeter M. Higgins is currently Professor and Head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Essex University. He is a research algebraist but has written five popular mathematics books that bring mathematical matters to a wide audience. He is the inventor of Circular Sodoku, which has appeared throughout the world in magazines, books, the internet, and on handheld computer games. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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