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The theory of numbers is generally considered to be the 'purest' branch of pure mathematics and demands exactness of thought and exposition from its devotees. It is also one of the most highly active and engaging areas of mathematics. Now into its eighth edition The Higher Arithmetic introduces the concepts and theorems of number theory in a way that does not require the reader to have an in-depth knowledge of the theory of numbers but also touches upon matters of deep mathematical significance. Since earlier editions, additional material written by J. H. Davenport has been added, on topics…
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9 editions- Other · English · 2008Cambridge University Press · 239 pages · 9780521722360
- Other · English · 1999Cambridge University Press · 241 pages · 9780521632690
- Other · English · 1992Cambridge University Press · 217 pages · 9780521422277
- Other · English · 1992Cambridge University Press · 217 pages · 9780521419987
- Other · English · 1989Cambridge University Press · 189 pages · 9780521244220
- Other · English · 1983Dover Publications · 172 pages · 9780486244525
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