The Splendor and Squalor of Numbers

by Jason Earls

This captivating book on number theory explores the hidden beauty of numbers and the fascinating world of mathematics. The author's compulsion to analyze and contemplate the splendor (and squalor) of numbers leads him to seek out strange mathematical properties lurking within the platonic realm. The book covers a wide range of topics related to number theory, including compound interest, near misses of Fermat's last theorem, conjectures on twin primes,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1312909951
• ISBN13: 9781312909953
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"