{"product_id":"a-friendly-introduction-to-number-theory","title":"A Friendly Introduction To Number Theory","description":"Starting with nothing more than basic high school algebra, this volume leads readers gradually from basic algebra to the point of actively performing mathematical research while getting a glimpse of current mathematical frontiers. Features an informal writing style and includes many numerical examples. Emphasizes the methods used for proving theorems rather than specific results. Includes a new chapter on big-Oh notation and how it is used to describe the growth rate of number theoretic functions and to describe the complexity of algorithms. Provides a new chapter that introduces the theory of continued fractions. Includes a new chapter on \";Continued Fractions, Square Roots and Pell’s Equation.\"; Contains additional historical material, including material on Pell’s equation and the Chinese Remainder Theorem. A useful reference for mathematics teachers.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0131861379\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0131861379.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Silverman, Joseph H.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41552838066234,"sku":"DBV.0131861379.G","price":42.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0131861379-0.jpg?v=1784775446","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/a-friendly-introduction-to-number-theory","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}