Magic of Numbers

Name: Magic of Numbers
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ISBN: 9780131777217

ISBN-10: 0131777211

ISBN-13: 9780131777217

Edition: 2004

Authors: Benedict H. Gross, Joe Harris

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For courses in Liberal Arts Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy. A math book for non math people, this text provides the reader with a mathematical view of the world. Based on the popular Quantitative Reasoning Course at Harvard University, it introduces the reader to the beauty of numbers, including the patterns in their behavior as well as their application. This text teaches the reader about the mathematical thought mode: the feeling of exploration, as well as the fascination and joy that can come from learning mathematics. This book is designed for math classes for non math majors. It can also be used for an introductory course for math majors.

Book details

List price: $82.80
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 8/28/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English




Counting



Simple Counting



The Multiplication Principle



The Subtraction Principle



Collections



Probability



The Binomial Theorem



Advanced Counting



Arithmetic



Divisibility



Combinations



Primes



Factorization



Consequences



Relatively Prime



Modular Aritmetic



What is a Number?



Modular Arithmetic



Congruences



Division



Powers



Roots



Euler's Theorem



Codes and Primes



Codes



Public-Key Cryptography



Finding Primes



Generators, Roots, and Passwords