Lectures on elementary mathematics
β Scribed by J L. 1736-1813 Lagrange, Thomas J. 1865-1932 MCCormack
- Book ID
- 127396616
- Publisher
- Nabu Press
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 831 KB
- Category
- Library
- City
- Chicago
- ISBN
- 1176502875
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β¦ Synopsis
One of the 18th century's greatest mathematicians, Lagrange made significant contributionsto analysis and number theory. He delivered these lectures on arithmetic, algebra, and geometry at theΓcole Normale, a training school for teachers. An exemplar among elementary expositions, they feature both originality of thought and elegance of expression.
π SIMILAR VOLUMES
Using a background of analysis and algebra, the reader is led to the fundamental theorems of number theory; the uniqueness of prime number factorization and the reciprocity law of quadratic residues. Cyclotomy is treated in some detail because of its own significance and as a framework for the elega