THE QUEEN OF MATHEMATICS GOLDMAN AK PETERS 1998 EN FRANCE

«The queen of mathematics. A historically motivated guide to number theory» Jay R. Goldman. Livre universitaire en langue anglaise, couverture cartonnée, 525 pages, AK Peters, 1998. Synopsis The Queen of Mathematics takes the unique approach of examining number theory as it emerged in the 17th through 19th centuries. It leads to an understanding of today's research problems on the basis of their historical development. This book is a contribution to cultural history and brings a difficult subject within the reach of the serious reader. This book takes the unique approach of examining number theory as it emerged in the 17th through 19th centuries. It leads to an understanding of today's research problems on the basis of their historical development. This book is a contribution to cultural history and brings a difficult subject within the reach of the serious reader. This is an examination of number theory as it emerged in the 17th through to the 19th century, leading to an understanding of today's research problems on the basis of their historical evolution. The book introduces the reader to the mathematicians Fermat, Euler, Lagrange, Legendre and Gauss. It goes on to tackle advanced themes in this field, often dubbed the queen of mathematics. Envoi soigné. Possibilité d'une remise en mains propres sur Paris.