Publisher:
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. K
Published:
1993
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18108105749
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Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 3540568441. Slight bumping on top and bottom of spine. Previous owners name written in blue pen on frontpaste down.; ''P-Adic Numbers: An Introduction'' by Fernando Q. Gouvêa offers a clear and accessible exploration of p-adic numbers, a vital concept in number theory. Part of the Universitext series, this book introduces p-adic analysis, arithmetic, and its applications in a straightforward manner, making it ideal for both students and mathematicians. Gouvêa's text emphasizes intuition, examples, and the historical context behind these numbers.; 15.5x 23.3 x 1.5cm; vi, 282 pages.