Number Theory
An approach through history From Hammurapi to Legendre
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
Av André Weil, Andre Weil
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2006-12-22
- Mått155 x 235 x 22 mm
- Vikt610 g
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieModern Birkhauser Classics
- Antal sidor377
- Upplaga2001
- FörlagBirkhauser Boston Inc
- EAN9780817645656