by H. A. Thurston ยท 2007
ISBN: 0486458067 9780486458069
Category: Mathematics / Number Theory
Page count: 134
This book explores arithmetic's underlying concepts and their logical development. It offers an informal and intuitive understanding of the rigorous logical approach, in addition to a detailed, systematic construction of the number systems of rational, real, and complex numbers. Numerous exercises help students test their progress and practice concepts. 1956 edition.