EAN: 9780387953205

TOPICS IN THE THEORY OF NUMBERS - JANOS SURANYI...

This rather unique book is a guided tour through number theory. While most introductions to
number theory provide a systematic and exhaustive treatment of the subject  the authors have
chosen instead to illustrate the many varied subjects by associating recent discoveries 
interesting methods  and unsolved problems. In particular  we read about combinatorial problems
in number theory  a branch of mathematics co-founded and popularized by Paul Erdös. Janos
Suranyis vast teaching experience successfully complements Paul Erdös'ability to initiate new
directions of research by suggesting new problems and approaches. This book will surely arouse
the interest of the student and the teacher alike. Until his death in 1996  Professor Paul
Erdös was one of the most prolific mathematicians ever  publishing close to 1 500 papers. While
his papers contributed to almost every area of mathematics  his main research interest was in
the area of combinatorics  graph theory  and number theory. He is most famous for proposing
problems to the mathematical community which were exquisitely simple to understand yet
difficult to solve. He was awarded numerous prestigious prizes including the Frank Nelson Cole
prize of the AMS. Professor Janos Suranyi is a leading personality in Hungary  not just within
the mathematical community  but also in the planning and conducting of different educational
projects which have led to a new secondary school curriculum. His activity has been recognized
by  amongst others  the Middle Cross of the Hungarian Decoration and the Erdös Award of the
World Federation of National Mathematical Competitions.

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